Royal Enfield 650 Front Sprocket

Debating on whether you should go with 14T, 15T or 16T front sprocket on your Royal Enfield 650??
In this video, I will be explaining the benefits of each and comparing the stock 15 teeth with Hitchcock’s 16 teeth front sprocket.
My ultimate goal with 16T is to get more top end, drop revs at high speeds so it’s increases the longevity of the engine. 16T still performs excellent on hill climbs, so no need to shift the gears as climbing and the lack of pickup is not noticeable at all. All in all, happy with this mod for what it costs.
16T front sprocket
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[@ronaldrose6885]

Tried commenting . first Enfield I saw was 1983.fast forward 2022/23.. I watched production vids, some hand, some robotic.i was impressed.now I have two meteor's, Honda monkey punch out to 181 cc, Kawasaki z 125....all great machines.RE equals real enjoyment.peace.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Nice collection Ronald, Honda monkey punch sounds fun. Like you said RE equals real enjoyment/peace. That’s all what motorcycling is about!

[@AlvaroGaliaV]

This is the video I was looking so long! Nice job!

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching Alvaro! Hope you can subscribe!

[@motormikeb1047]

Excellent presentation. Simple, easy to install as one of my Xs650's unlike my 650 BSA and Triumph units. I swapped the front and rear sprockets on the Xs units and it made a great improvement on lowering the engine RPM's and smoothing the ride overall. I plan on distance touring on my Interceptor and after I make this post I'll call my RE dealer and order a 16-tooth sprocket. Thank you :)

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching Motormike B! I actually wanted to recommend you the 17T that is now available for GT and Interceptor, it will make a great touring machine, however you will need to get a longer chain to fit the 17T. The 16T is perfect for my style but I feel like if I was using mine for touring to cover freeway miles I would use 17T with longer chain (101 pitch) but I think only 102 pitch chain is available with stock rear (38T) sprocket.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Btw lovely line up you got!! BSA, Triumph and Royal Enfield, man that’s my dream lineup all British touches. I’m really interested in the new BSA but probably will get the second gen so all the drawbacks from first gen can be improved!

[@motormikeb1047]

@@GrewalsGarage 20 bikes.. 2 scooters. I wife.... she doesn't say anything, but I suspect she's looking forward to the estate sale. 68' BSA Lightning, a fabled " Triton " with 73' Bonnie engine. Great bike but a paint shaker to ride. I simply tell others.. everyone built a 650 Twin.... and they all were all trying to make the Royal Enfield 650's. Great bike. :)

[@GrewalsGarage]

@@motormikeb1047 a very understanding wife I must say 😂! Ahh 73’ Bonnie, I would love to connect with you if your planning on selling any.

[@damansidhu77]

You know your stuff bhaaji, found your channel through recommendations. Keep it coming! If you ever come to east coast, give me a holler.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Daman bhaji! No plans to travel to east coast anytime soon but will definitely hit you up, if I ever end up on that side!

[@michaelhood8529]

Thanks for the video. I just installed a 17T front sprocket on my GT650. Now I can more comfortably cruise the highways around me. Since the speedo is off if I hold 80mph on the speedo (75mph according to gps) and my RPMs are now 4500 instead of the 5400 they used to be at.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Glad it worked out for you! 17T does loosen the chain a bit so be sure to adjust the chains slack accordingly to the diameter of the new sprocket.

[@diaryofawanderingboot4058]

If your looking for a smoother , progressive less of and on /off or choppy throttle then the 16 tooth will be a winner for you. I've run them for 21000kms now. Everytime i get on a stock bike i feel they feel stressed ,more choppy in throttle response. And the smoothness of the 16 tooth spoils youm

[@GrewalsGarage]

Couldn't agree more, I felt the same with 16T, the bike feels less stressed at higher speeds and overall smoother ride.

[@robbierockseLSe]

Thank you for explaining, now i know there is no reason to change my sprocket because i live in a hilly country. 👍

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching Robbie! Sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down with the mods and only update the things that makes sense. The stock 15T is far capable and designed to handle the torq thru out the hill climb but of course selecting the right gear for the speed and the amount of elevation of hill all depends upon the rider! If you ride with a pillion on hills then I would recommend 14T that will help with the torq, but 14 will increase revs and decrease top end. Glad I could help, do you have an interceptor or continentalGT?

[@robbierockseLSe]

@@GrewalsGarage GT same as yours "Mister Clean", now I nevertheless orderd a 16T Sprocket because I'm curious how it works for me. 😁 Ride on!

[@GrewalsGarage]

Can never go wrong with the chrome! Ima big fan of the retro look how all tanks used to have chrome instead of blacking out everything like todays time. Just maintaining the shine takes some effort. You won’t be disappointed with the 16T!

[@jonyoung6253]

I have an INT650 and live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I ride the backroad twisties and went with the 16 tooth. I don't experience any noticeable loss of acceleration and I don't have to shift as much, I can pretty much live in 3rd gear.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching Jon, the torq band for these 650s is constant whether your in 3rd or 4th, it will pull on the hill like no tomorrow. Majority of my riding Is also on curvy hill back roads. 4th gear is the sweet spot for me, usually hitting 40-45mph on those backroads. However, 16teeth does give me more topend speed and lowers the RPM when cruising on the freeway! Glad your liking the 16teeth, will improve longevity of the engine with low rpms!

[@jonyoung6253]

I have no need or desire to ride on highways and interstates these days, but there are local roads with enough straight stretches where I'm cruising at 60 and the reduced rpms are welcome.

[@diaryofawanderingboot4058]

Pease check and recheck if the chain tension is same all around. Mine wasn't so and I've paid the price as my chain became partly more streched out and less streched out over time . The authorised service centre folks but the blame on wrong instalation and anyways i have to foot the bill. But I'm ok as the gas mileage I've saved with this mod has more than paid for the the chain and sprocket times over considering the price of fuel here.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching, sorry to hear that, the right amount of tension on the chain is really crucial as that determines the life of the chain and the sprocket teeth. The tension shouldn't be too tight or too loose as that will also introduce the chopping noise. Its's a good idea to get an alignment done anytime you take off the tire, this is why I use the measuring trick to straighten the wheel as much as possible. Glad your liked the mod and it definitely helps with fuel efficiency.

[@paulstewart1757]

Yo! love the build you've got goin on. where did you pick up the rear seat cover? assuming you painted and decaled after you bought it?

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching Paul! I painted the gold pinstripe and the chrome finish. Also, designed the custom decal myself. The seat cowl is available in black, red and blue, here’s the link to one on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/403272566393?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1OaG-JWiJS1CWuiV67jDhow84&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=403272566393&targetid=1644837435963&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9032139&poi=&campaignid=16743749222&mkgroupid=138744546207&rlsatarget=pla-1644837435963&abcId=9300842&merchantid=574875312&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh-eJM2OLVE5Emo2ln-gYFgq8&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw6T_kfLr_AIV3i6tBh00JQl-EAQYAyABEgJZQvD_BwE You can watch one of my shorts on my channel that shows the paint process.

[@paulstewart1757]

@@GrewalsGarage thanks man!

[@johndale8702]

Hi do you mind telling me where you got your bar end mirrors from ? Thanks

[@GrewalsGarage]

@John Dale, here are the retro looking stainless steel mirrors, accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Rectangular-Handlebar-End-Mirror/43417 Please confirm the handlebar end have the slot as shown in this picture before you purchase these, I didn't had the slot on my GT650 so I had to grind it to work. Thanks for watching! I highly recommend these as they are heavy duty so really not so to any vibrations in the mirrors.

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

I live in the mountains of southern California where speed limits never exceed 55mph. I'd only go with an extra tooth if I did freeways.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching! Couldn’t agree less, with socal climbs I would not change the sprocket, you need the stock torq for climbs.

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

@@GrewalsGarage isn't that what I said? I'd only change to 16 if I did freeways with extended speeds over 55? I'm dragging metal everywhere up here on roads of prima facie speeds of 30+40 mph

[@josegonzalez3595]

El piñón de 16 dientes es Original de otras motos? Estoy en Colombia y no encuentro el piñón... De que otra moto puedo utilizar original... Gracias.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching Jose, I’m trying to translate this, hopefully I get this question right. So from factory the stock is 15teeth sprocket. If you need the 16teeth, here is the link accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Gearbox-Sprockets-Himalayan/39031

[@jyothismgeorge6013]

Fitting slip on will reduce initial torque due to difference in back pressure? What's the reality.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching @jyothismgeorge6013. I wont get into much engineering details but there are few things that cause back pressure mainly is how the pipes are designed and the valves control back pressure. You can check out my other video for exhuast here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZvXo2V5Yqeaj6s You don't loose the torq yet gain more as the free flow system breathes better and if your just replacing mufflers than you don't need to worry about anything cuz headers have restricted catz build in.

[@yashaswyrani2375]

I am your 324th Sub. Remember me. 😂

[@CGT650]

Brother where did u get that sticker The one on the tank . Can u send me the link if its online Please 🙏 brother

[@GrewalsGarage]

Hi @Rishabh, I custom made it. Check out my KZbin short, it will show you the process, if you want to do the same!

[@CGT650]

Not that brother the one that behind the fuel cap

[@GrewalsGarage]

Oh that’s the old redditch decal Here you go: www.ebay.com/itm/224816489526

[@elwood62]

I’m installing mine tomorrow. Do you think it was worth it?

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching elwood62! Honestly the 650 is geared just perfectly whether your doing city rides or curvy hill climbs. The upgrade is beneficial if your looking to drop the RPMs in each gear and to get more top end for freeway speeds. But even if you upgrade the teeth count it won’t sacrifice hills climbs. The reason I did this update to drop the RPMs and for longevity of the engine. Yes, worth it all the way!

[@elwood62]

@@GrewalsGarage thanks for the quick response. I was also thinking about longevity. I don’t spend too much time at freeway speeds, but I ride for hours on end whenever time allows. Thanks again.

[@GrewalsGarage]

Ride safe man!

[@joshuathomas8529]

Which sprocket will give me the longest chain life?

[@GrewalsGarage]

Thanks for watching. The sprocket teeth will not determine the longest chain life. The teeth count just changes the gear ratio, torq, RPMs, and high end speed. To get the most out of your chain, you need to make sure the rear wheel is straight and aligned properly so there is no stress on either side of the chain. Second, the tightness of the chain... chain should not be too loose or too tight as that will damage the O-rings in the chain and will cause play. Too tight will stretch the chain over time and too loose can cause damage to the sprocket teeth. Lastly, regularly lubricate the chain for longevity. Hope this helps!

[@joshuathomas8529]

@GrewalsGarage yes this helps. I have hurd that the 650 super meteor has been having chain stretch issues. Has this been the case with the interceptor? How many miles should you get out of a chain if properly maintained?

[@GrewalsGarage]

@joshuathomas8529 that’s probably due to how it’s tightened. A well maintenance chain should last at least 15k miles or more depends on how regularly you inspect it. Over all the bikes I owned, I never replaced the chain. I have roughly 10k on my 500cc and the chain is still like brand new. Another way you can check is, by checking how much play you have in chain or each individual links. Sometimes the o rings require replacement but that’s more for high torq bikes.

[@joshuathomas8529]

@GrewalsGarage sounds good. I really appreciate the advice. I will ensure proper chain tension and lubrication on my super meteor when I get it. On a side note, the 250 honda nighthawk I just sold when I got it the chain was stretch stretched and I had to replace it. It had around 11,000 miles when I got it. The chain must not have been properly maintained.

[@itsmeee7364]

16t is best for gt650

[@RenanBecker]

The 650 front sprocket is the same as the Himalayan front sprocket

[@GrewalsGarage]

That is correct, both are 15T from factory but gearing ratio is different and of course different category of bikes.

[@RenanBecker]

@@GrewalsGarage I have commented that because here where I live have himalayan front sprocket to sell but not have 650 because most people dont know both are the same part

[@GrewalsGarage]

Oh I miss understood, try eBay? That’s probably best to sell both locally or internationally…

[@blocksurfer]

Great info solid vid but what the FUCK was that intro 😔

[@GrewalsGarage]

Getting ready for the camera 😂 but thanks for watching! @blocksurfer

[@blocksurfer]

99% messing, It had a cinematic edge tho fr. All seriousness, super helpful @@GrewalsGarage