'95 drive chain and sprockets

Does anyone know the specifications for the stock sprockets and chain for the 95 viffers? I think the front are 16 teeth and the rear are 43. I'm lookin to replace both sprockets but would like another ratio to not lose any torque between the tranny an the rear wheel. She doesn't seem to be as snappy as she was before my chain wore out, and I would like to be able to get the front wheel off the ground without havin to drop the clutch. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank yall

 

You are correct. The stock front sprocket has 16 teeth, and the stock rear sprocket has 43 teeth. I went through sprocket Specialists and got a 16 t front, 45 t rear and an EK chain. I am in the process of installing everything this week. If you have any more ?'s, ask away, I'll do what I can to help.

 

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The manual doesnt have anything about taking the chain off first, just the front sprocket. Is this the correct procedure for changing both sprockets and the chain? Also is 16t front and 45t rear optimal? or is there a better combination?

Thanx

 

The chain is what is called endless, as there is no master link per se. You need to gring off the rivet heads on a link of your choice and use a chain breaker to push the pin through the chain. With that done, you can leave the chain in and use the old chain to run the new chain in place. If you have the right tools you can remove the rear sprocket w/o removing the axle, it will be difficult though. a 45 t rear is the same thing as a 15 t front. You will get quicker acceleration but lose your top speed. It's all a trade off. Look in the Mechanics garage for more on this topic, you can also cruise over to VFR Disscussion, and look around there. I found a really good write up w/pics over there. If you have anymore questions, just ask!!!

 

Ooo, hot topic in ratios. I've had it both ways, I'm now back to stock as it to me has it in a better rpm for coming out of the corners in the gear I like to be in. As Doug said, thou you don't really need any special tools just a 14mm socket&ratchet wrench with a allen wrench on the back side to hang on to the bolt gets the rear sprocket off in a hurry ya gota love SSSAs. don't forget to break loss the counter shat sprocket nut first, that can be a bummer if you don't.

 

I've done that too Mello, but this time around I have a die grinder, took like two second and she was off.

Don't forget you'll need a chain rivet tool to put it back together.

 

The chain is definitely goin in the trash, been riding on it too long as it is, starting to worry me actually. I think the thing is stretched to its max if not more, seems like once a week i have to tighten it. But anyway, thank y'all for all of your suggestions

Ride on