Topic: cb500 rear sprocket options?

[hymodyne]

I have a stock front sprocket on my cb 500K, and  would like to know what types (tooth range) are avaiable for this bike for the rear. my rear procket is in decent shape, but has tooth ends that are broken and showing signs of wear. what will a larger sprocket or smaller one do to performance and speed?

hym

[Tim.]

check out www.bikebandit.com - they'll list all sorts of sprockets that are available for your specific model (and they're a decent place to buy from as well).

[hymodyne]

what's the difference between running a 37 and a 34 tooth rear sprocket (don't say 3 teeth)

hym

[TomC]

HI Hymodyne
     I got this off another M/C list.
     If you find yourself wanting to shift into Sixth, in a five speed, use a bigger front sprocket or smaller rear sprocket. If you find yourself wanting to down shift into fourth all the time, use a smaller front sprocket or larger rear sprocket. A larger sprocket being one with more teeth.
     Honda's change from 34 to 37 was to compensate for a change in the gearing between the engine and transmission.

[tsflstb]

www.sprocketspecialists.com

I've got one of their aluminum rear sprockets on my 400.  Cost around $30.  They have more expensive hardened models too.

It's nice and light and hey'll make it with however many teeth you want.

I went from 37 to 40 teeth on my rear sprocket to gain some more oomph off the line.  At highway speeds the engine turns a few hundred rpms higher.

[OldSchool_IsCool]

Think of the sprockets on your 10-speed bicycle.  The smaller the front & larger the rear, the more torque/acceleration.  The larger the front and smaller the rear, more top-end speed.

[upperlake04]

Don't know if you've seen this gearing calculator, but it will give you a better idea of what to expect when changing sprockets.  http://www.dansmc.com/mc_software1.htm

[puppytrax]

Dennis Kirk has a large selection of sprockets for the 500/550...as well as the 750...

Very reasonable, too...