I want to change my gearing: Difference between revisions

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====How do I change my gearing?====

For about $50 you can get some new sprockets for the Ninja 250 that will lower the RPM's at highway speeds (better mileage). On a stock Ninja the front sprocket has 14 teeth and the rear sprocket has 45 teeth.

For about $50 you can get some new sprockets for the Ninja 250 that will lower the RPM's at highway speeds (which equates to better mileage). On a stock Ninja the front sprocket has 14 teeth and the rear sprocket has 45 teeth.

The first mod done by many people is replacing the front with a 15-tooth sprocket. If that doesn't drop your rpm's enough for you, you can try a 44-tooth or a 42-tooth rear.

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See the [[What replacement chain/sprockets should I consider?|chain & sprockets page]] for information on available products.

[http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?p=127340#127340 FDT: Chains & Sprockets]

====Does installing a new front sprocket make a significant difference?====

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 ====How do I change my gearing?====
-For about $50 you can get some new sprockets for the Ninja 250 that will lower the RPM's at highway speeds (better mileage). On a stock Ninja the front sprocket has 14 teeth and the rear sprocket has 45 teeth.
+For about $50 you can get some new sprockets for the Ninja 250 that will lower the RPM's at highway speeds (which equates to better mileage). On a stock Ninja the front sprocket has 14 teeth and the rear sprocket has 45 teeth.
 The first mod done by many people is replacing the front with a 15-tooth sprocket. If that doesn't drop your rpm's enough for you, you can try a 44-tooth or a 42-tooth rear.
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 See the [[What replacement chain/sprockets should I consider?|chain & sprockets page]] for information on available products.
 [http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?p=127340#127340 FDT: Chains & Sprockets]
 ====Does installing a new front sprocket make a significant difference?====