[Lenok]

I like to drive easy and i enjoy it. On my 310gs i use all 5 gears up to 60-70 km/h and then i have the 6th gear for all the rest. I change the sprockets on my old triumph 800 and it became much cooler to drive. Really Nice. Not as nervus any more. But it was 800cc too. Is the 310gs too little for sprockets change ?

 

[hasselman]

I like to drive easy and i enjoy it. On my 310gs i use all 5 gears up to 60-70 km/h and then i have the 6th gear for all the rest. I change the sprockets on my old triumph 800 and it became much cooler to drive. Really Nice. Not as nervus any more. But it was 800cc too. Is the 310gs too little for sprockets change ?

Even thou the G310GS and G310R are both small motorcycles, you can change both sprockets on both bikes, as you can do on even smaller bikes. On all chain driven motorcycles both sprockets are exchangeable, even on 50 cc mopeds.
The question is more what direction you want to go, to decrease the revolutions on top speed or increasing driveability when off-road driving?
Some people, like me, have changed front sprocket to smaller. This makes the bike less prone to stall and improves low speed maneuverability. Others have changed rear sprocket to larger, with same effect. others have change front sprocket to larger, reducing top speed revolutions. It's all up to you. As is to search this forum, or other forums for other owners experiences of sprocket changes.

 

[Nakul Malik]

Use https://www.gearingcommander.com to evaluate the effects of a sprocket change.

 

[jUST kRUSEN]

Finally got my 15 tooth sprocket from Sprocket Center. What a great mod. The bike came alive. Better performance over the entire rpm range. 6th gear is actually usable now. It'll pull the mountain pass here in 6th when the 16 tooth required downshifting to 5th. MPGs have not suffered, probably because the engine does not work as hard. RPMs at 60 mph have increased about 400 rpm in 6th gear. Best $30 I spent on this bike.

 

[IngoNY]

I changed to a 15 teeth and even changed to a 43 in the rear - I love it, but I do not ride highways with the bike and I would not spend hours on high rpm's in 6th gear.
The bike has a much better bite and it is even capable to ride steep inclines without stalling.

 

[CLMcGam]

I have also purchased a 15 tooth counter shaft sprocket, but have not installed it yet... Did you have to add to your chain?

 

[jUST kRUSEN]

I have also purchased a 15 tooth counter shaft sprocket, but have not installed it yet... Did you have to add to your chain?

No. Just adjust slack out of chain.

 

[CLMcGam]

I Got the 15 tooth sprocket installed and it is easier to take off and now it moves out at 5 mph in first at an idle... And it still runs well at higher speed...

 

[Scouse]

I like to drive easy and i enjoy it. On my 310gs i use all 5 gears up to 60-70 km/h and then i have the 6th gear for all the rest. I change the sprockets on my old triumph 800 and it became much cooler to drive. Really Nice. Not as nervus any more. But it was 800cc too. Is the 310gs too little for sprockets change ?

 

[Scouse]

I live in Australia ,does anyone know if I can get a 15 tooth in Australia please.

 

[Jan]

I changed the standard 16 tooth sprocket to a 17 tooth one and I‘m really pleased with the result. Still mostly the same acceleration by staying in the lower gear when needed, but not the high RPMs when on faster roads. Now it’s around 6K rpm at 110 km/h, which is the fastest I can go anyway during my commute, and a lot more comfortable.

 

[liketoride]

I find my 310GS is geared too high in 1st gear, making accelerating froma stop somewhat tricky in that it easily stalls, especially if pointed up hill. I am otherwise happy with the gearing. If I change a sprocket, front or rear, to improve acceleration from a stop will it have a significant effect on top speed? I would like to avoid the high speed vibration starting at any lower speed than absolutely necessary. Thanks for any input.

 

[cafuente]

I find my 310GS is geared too high in 1st gear, making accelerating froma stop somewhat tricky in that it easily stalls, especially if pointed up hill. I am otherwise happy with the gearing. If I change a sprocket, front or rear, to improve acceleration from a stop will it have a significant effect on top speed? I would like to avoid the high speed vibration starting at any lower speed than absolutely necessary. Thanks for any input.

I went from a 16T (stock) to 15T front sprocket and upgraded my exhaust. The bike runs higher RPM now, is a bit louder, but I didn't notice a lowered top speed with the improved exhaust. I have no data points on the front sprocket without new exhaust.

 

[Chrisdeelf]

I changed the standard 16 tooth sprocket to a 17 tooth one and I‘m really pleased with the result. Still mostly the same acceleration by staying in the lower gear when needed, but not the high RPMs when on faster roads. Now it’s around 6K rpm at 110 km/h, which is the fastest I can go anyway during my commute, and a lot more comfortable.

May I know how much is your rear in order to get 6k rpm?

 

[porth]

May I know how much is your rear in order to get 6k rpm?

I think you'll need to ask them out to dinner first before you start asking about their rear LOL

 

[hasselman]

I think you'll need to ask them out to dinner first before you start asking about their rear LOL

If he/she/it has to pay for the rear, I'dont think a dinner is necessary

 

[DavidLus]

I have also purchased a 15 tooth counter shaft sprocket, but have not installed it yet... Did you have to add to your chain?

Nope, just a small adjustment.

 

[Worldbeater]

I changed the standard 16 tooth sprocket to a 17 tooth one and I‘m really pleased with the result. Still mostly the same acceleration by staying in the lower gear when needed, but not the high RPMs when on faster roads. Now it’s around 6K rpm at 110 km/h, which is the fastest I can go anyway during my commute, and a lot more comfortable.

Interesting, I understood that there was no room for a 17t sprocket.
On highways in Western countries it must be better.
I am always around 110/115 km/u, which is not a problem, but a little less revs is what I like.

 

[Worldbeater]

I can not find the 17t sprocket on Ebay.
Can somebody provide me a link?

2 days ago there was a lot of rain and wind.
Maybe it is better to stay with 16t..
But I can ride all year and only ten days might be better to stay with old gearing.

 

[David Hiatt]

I can not find the 17t sprocket on Ebay.
Can somebody provide me a link?

2 days ago there was a lot of rain and wind.
Maybe it is better to stay with 16t..
But I can ride all year and only ten days might be better to stay with old gearing.

When you find a 17t I want one too. Please POST THE LINK.