750SS sprockets

discussion about the 750 Sport and '89/'90 900SS, which share many mechanicals with the Paso series
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750SS sprockets

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Theres one thing I'm having a hard time dealing with this bike is the gearing, it's grossly over geared at least for my use!!

It has a 14/37 sprocket combo which makes the bike happy only at high revs/speed. In low gears/slower speeds it "bogs" and "snaps" the chain. 1st gear is extremely short!

Not being a young lad anymore my wheelie, 100+ mph, knee scraping days are over (too chicken for that stuff now :cool:) , I'm more into city/work commuting and the "slow" enjoyable rides ... ;)

So what do u guys suggest:

1- front or rear sprocket change or change both?
2- what do you think of a 39 or 40 teeth rear sprocket with the 14 front?
3- will I need a new chain with a 14/40 combo?

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Re: 750SS sprockets

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the original front sprocket is one with 15 teeth

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I'll double check, could have missed a tooth, but it seemed to be 14 ...will update asap ...thanks
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could be that the last owner changed it. There are aftermarket 14 teeth sprockets, at least this would explain the behaviour you mentioned. My SS repair manual says original is 15/37.
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15 / 40 on my Sport with 17" wheels and 5 speed.
The 900ss is a six speed, so first can be geared lower without loosing top end.
750 motor is 5 speed, so there is some compromise.

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Not concerned with top end as I usually cruise at 70mph~75mph max.
Need smoother low speed/city driving gearing, specially 1st gear which is borderline ridiculous.

I've heard getting a 15 front sprocket is not easy so what can I expect from a 14/39 or 14/40 combo?
Can I keep my actual chain with these combos as it is in good condition?

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I've heard getting a 15 front sprocket is not easy so
hard to believe.
I searched ebay and found an auction that lists all Ducs that use the same 15 tooth front sprocket

750 Monster (Serie 14 Zähne)
600 SS >01853 95 - 99 (Serie 15 Zähne)
600 Monster <02961 '94 (Serie 15 Zähne)
600 Monster 99 - 01 (Serie 15 Zähne)
620 Monster Dark Monodisco '04 (Serie 15 Zähne)
620 Multistrada 05-06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
620 Sport '03 (Serie 15 Zähne)
620 Monster Dark 03-06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
620 Monster i.e. 02 - 06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
620 S Monster i.e. 02 - 06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
750 Monster 96 - 01 (Serie 15 Zähne)
750 Monster i.e. '02 (Serie 15 Zähne)
750 Monster i.e. Dark '02 (Serie 15 Zähne)
750 SS 91 - 98 (Serie 15 Zähne)
750 Sport '02 (Serie 15 Zähne)
800 Sport '03 (Serie 15 Zähne)
800 Monster S2R 05 - 06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
800 Monster i.e. 03 - 04 (Serie 15 Zähne)
800 Monster Dark '03 (Serie 15 Zähne)
800 SS 03 - 06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
851 / 888 alle 88 - 94 (Serie 15 Zähne)
900 Super Sport 89 - 92 (Serie 15 Zähne)
900 Super Light 92 - 98 (Serie 15 Zähne)
MH900 e '02 (Serie 15 Zähne)
900 Monster 94 - 99 (Serie 15 Zähne)
900 Monster i.e. 00 - 02 (Serie 15 Zähne)
900 SS 98 - 02 (Serie 15 Zähne)
906 Paso 89 - 93 (Serie 15 Zähne)
916 Monster S4R >>>> 520 Chain 04 - 06 (Serie 15 Zähne)
916 Strada Biposto >>>> 520 Chain 94 - 00 (Serie 15 Zähne)
916 SPS >>>> 520 Chain 94 - 00 (Serie 15 Zähne)

the following originally use a 14teeth front sprocket but can be equipped with the same 15teeth sprocket:
600 Monster >02962 95 - 98 (Serie 14 Zähne)
600 SS <01852 '94 (Serie 14 Zähne)
748 95 - 03 (Serie 14 Zähne)
748 SP 95 - 98 (Serie 14 Zähne)
748 S 02 - 03 (Serie 14 Zähne)
748 R 01 - 02 (Serie 14 Zähne)
750 SS 99-02 (Serie 14 Zähne)
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got the link to that auction? USA? EU?
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EU (PMed you the link)
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CORRECTION...front sprocket IS a 15 ..go figure I missed one tooth on my first count.
You were right Paso750!

So, talk to me guys how about a 15/40 combo for the '93 750SS will that alleviate my problems??

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So you are running 15/37, which is the original configuration. I was running my SS 750 with the same gearing. 15/37 is definitely too long.
The best compromise would be 15/39. (Thats the gearing I use on my 888)

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Post by jcslocum »

Throw a 14 tooth on the front and adjust the chain. It will solve your problems the easiest, cheapest way.

Buy one at http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catal ... chain.html
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