can you just put 2 down on the front and leave the stock chain and rear sprocket? or will the chain be too long? just wanted some advice before i try installing it and finding out it wont work.

 

yeah you can go two down it shouldnt be to long my friends got 2 down witheverything stock i think

 

The best combination is 1 down two up in the rear for the gixxer 1000. I am about to go up two more in the rear. The smaller the front sprocket the more wear you will put on the engine and trany.

 

1 tooth down in front equals ABOUT 3 up in the rear!, So 2 down in front is easier and better done with 1 down in front and 3 up in rear.

And actually, the worst thing about a really small front is the wear on the chain! It'll start to kink and wear wuickly.

 

but can you go 1 down and 3 up with the stock chain?

 

I did two up in the rear without changing the chain. I agree that two down in the front is to much wear on the chain. It will be close on one down and 3 up with the stock chain.

 

im one down and 4 up in the back and thats not too drastic i think motophycho mark is like 2 and 6 up i wouldnt go any less than 4 up in the back

 

you can go 2 down and stock in the back with the stock chain
thats what i used to ride with

now im 2 down and 4 up with a stock chain

mark from motophyscos is 3 down 6 up

 

Actually, a smaller front sprocket puts less wear on the countershaft and associated parts. Don't propogate lies and untruths.

 

I'm 3 and 3....works good
Mellen

 

1 up front=2back not 3...and why not change the ******* chain why would you want to stay with a gay as stock chain chain are what like 50 bucks?....

 

Whats wrong with the stock chain????? It works just fine. PS....New chains are well over $100

if you wanna do the sick **** you gotta go big. Like I said I am 3 up and 3 down. That is fine for slow wheelies but if you wanna take it to the next level (ie,......circles) You gotta go more than that.
Mellen

 

The stock chain is fine. Save your money for a starter or clutch cover. lol.

 

2 Teeth will work with all your stock equpment but it will feel jerky and wear fast go 6 up in the rear.

 

I'm no mechanic, but since the 1000 comes stock with a 17 tooth front, I see no harm in dropping it down to 15. 750's and 600's come stock with 16 and usually go down to 15 in the front without complications. I actually went down 2 in the front and up 5 in the rear on my 1000 and still use the stock chain. I can't say how I like it though because I've only put 10 miles on it since I changed it. Can't wait for better weather so I can go play with it!!!