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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / 2010 Zero DS upgraded to 61T rear sprocket
« on: September 27, 2011, 08:13:48 AM »
I was not happy with the feel of the stock Zero Ds. Spoke to Zero. Programming of any kind voids the warranty. Changing sprockets does not.
Just put a 61 tooth sprocket on the rear of a 2010 DS and love the performance. It feels much more solid with better pickup and a new mid range boost that wasn't there before. I left the front sprocket alone.
Top speed on 2010 Zero DS with only rear sprocket upgrade (61T) is now 60mph. That is fine for me and the motorcycle performs much better now, in my opinion. No one seemed to be able to list the top speed with this change out, so posting it here for others. Not going to touch the front. I want 55mph with a buffer and 60mph is a good top speed for my needs.
On a side note the rear chain guide it came with does not clear the chain. I did not change the front to a 13 that was in the kit, but when I spoke to Zero they said it was not necessary. Going to give them a call and ask for the right chain guard bracket.
Just put a 61 tooth sprocket on the rear of a 2010 DS and love the performance. It feels much more solid with better pickup and a new mid range boost that wasn't there before. I left the front sprocket alone.
Top speed on 2010 Zero DS with only rear sprocket upgrade (61T) is now 60mph. That is fine for me and the motorcycle performs much better now, in my opinion. No one seemed to be able to list the top speed with this change out, so posting it here for others. Not going to touch the front. I want 55mph with a buffer and 60mph is a good top speed for my needs.
On a side note the rear chain guide it came with does not clear the chain. I did not change the front to a 13 that was in the kit, but when I spoke to Zero they said it was not necessary. Going to give them a call and ask for the right chain guard bracket.