Went back to stock and I like it.

[berryman]

I bought the bike and the previous owner had installed a 16 tooth front sprocket and I never really like it. I always felt like it was a bit "jerky" in low gears riding in town. I must say I like it better with the 17 tooth. I wish I would have changed it back sooner. That stupid nut was a pain though...

[rashad]

im wondering if the 16 tooth is the reason I have such a jerky bike at low speeds.. does it really make a big difference?

[Fastfrog007]

front sprokets are the easiest pain in the azz mod, IMO

[berryman]

I'm wondering if the 16 tooth is the reason I have such a jerky bike at low speeds.. does it really make a big difference?

I really did notice a difference. It's about 500 rpm's on the tach. different. The bike accelerates just fine with out the smaller sprocket.

[berryman]

...and I get some adjustment back on my chain!

[bowwow]

My bike was jerky on low RPM's on factory sprocket. When I had my bike dyno-tuned, we discovered the bike was running lean on the low end. Added a little fuel, and it is super smooth now.

[neoBusa]

beef jerky?

[2Wheels2Live]

When I rode in the higher elevations, which I do a lot of, my bike just felt too sluggish with the stock gearing. Even the 16 front wasn't enough. 16/42 is just right though

[berryman]

Way better gas millage to...used to get 33-34mpg.