I just turned over 15K, and my chain is in sore need of replacement. I'm thinking that while I am at it, I am going to go ahead and make some sprocket changes as well, maybe go down one tooth in the front. Of course, I have a few questions.... was hoping some of you might be able to help me out.... (BTW, this is for an '02 620 Dark)
1) Any first hand experience on changing sprocket ratios? Front? Rear (does it go higher than 46!)? Reviews? Recommendations?
2) Preferred vendors?
3) I've found a good write up on the sprocket change http://www.ducatipipemod.com/ (thank you S4strati), and I'm reasonably comfortable doing that myself... any additional hints?
4) Chain.... here is where I start to get a little bit lost... Do I order the same basic chain as I have stock? 520 VL 2 I believe.... what exactly does that mean? I'm looking at the DID chains... but having a hard time figuring out which one is actually appropriate for my bike. Does it change if I am changing my sprockets?
5) Is it realistic to do my own chain? I'm reasonably mechanically competent, lots of work on cars (full brake system, gas tank... that type of thing), but have not done much beyond oil changes on my bike. I'm mostly worried about the alignment and getting the right length...
Any suggestions or recommendations from you gear heads out there?
1) Any first hand experience on changing sprocket ratios? Front? Rear (does it go higher than 46!)? Reviews? Recommendations?
2) Preferred vendors?
3) I've found a good write up on the sprocket change http://www.ducatipipemod.com/ (thank you S4strati), and I'm reasonably comfortable doing that myself... any additional hints?
4) Chain.... here is where I start to get a little bit lost... Do I order the same basic chain as I have stock? 520 VL 2 I believe.... what exactly does that mean? I'm looking at the DID chains... but having a hard time figuring out which one is actually appropriate for my bike. Does it change if I am changing my sprockets?
5) Is it realistic to do my own chain? I'm reasonably mechanically competent, lots of work on cars (full brake system, gas tank... that type of thing), but have not done much beyond oil changes on my bike. I'm mostly worried about the alignment and getting the right length...
Any suggestions or recommendations from you gear heads out there?