Offset Sprocket

[liljerry564]

I'm lookin to put a 200 rear tire on my xs. Does anyone know were to get an offset sprocket that's not 400 bucks or how to make one.

 

[Jezuz]

If you do it your self you need 2 sprokets, little bit of tube, welding gears and lathe! And skills to use them properly.

 

[liljerry564]

Are you talkin about making a jackshaft. I found a few post were guys did it themselfs but there old and the pics don't load.

 

[BigJimmyW13]

to put a 200mm on I would think you would need a jackshaft. Not an offset sprocket.

I know Sky used a jackshaft on his air cylinder bike.

http://650rider.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1874&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=48

 

[Stone]

Ive seen it done both ways, Gary Pohs kit is expensive, ardcore sells a jackshaft but its around $300 i think

 

[liljerry564]

I can make a jackshaft if I have to I just can't see spending all this money.

 

[Stone]

money is the reason I decided not to mess with trying to run a fat ass, that and time.

 

[liljerry564]

I'm buliding it to sell. I think a wider tire would sell better.

 

[Stone]

doing any motor mods to go with the fat ass?

 

[ardcorechoppers]

other option is only going to a 180mm and getting an offset sprocket for less $$. I think I know a place that makes them..

 

[jamesgs4]

I'm buliding it to sell. I think a wider tire would sell better.

I doubt that. Skinny is in, Fat is out.

 

[member3480]

There is a company called SPROCKET SPECIALIST and they use to make me offsets for drag bikes BUT!!!! 200 tire you still have to make a plate for cover and to be hounest the kit for $400.00 is worth every penny. By the time yorun around and get all the parts you are at $400.00. I use them all the time and they bolt right up.Jackshafts are good too but if not built right they come apart at high speeds. You have two chains pulling in two different directions. If you are going to sell it why go threw thw hassle. Just put 130 on and call it a day. I just finished a 200 tire frame yesterday and owner ordered kit. Don't mess with MICKIE MOUSE stuff if you are selling it some come back and bite you in the ass. I won't build a complete 200 bike without that kit it works very good and safe.

 

[liljerry564]

Really you guys like the skinny rear. Maybe I'll build this one with the skinny rear. Adcore I still never got your email to setup an account with you.

 

[Punkskalar]

Really you guys like the skinny rear. Maybe I'll build this one with the skinny rear. Adcore I still never got your email to setup an account with you.

Skinny is the new black....

 

[liljerry564]

You guys think I can get 5 grand for a skinny rear

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Really, the fat tire is out man. Has been for a little while, at least for guys who are into chopping. I mean for the average joe schmoe. Maybe not?

 

[Stone]

You guys think I can get 5 grand for a skinny rear

Just to make sure I'm understanding you correctly...your building a Yamaha XS 650 chop, and planning to get 5 grand for it when you sell?

 

[liljerry564]

Yeah why? Everything is going to be brand new on the bike.

 

[Stone]

More power to ya if you can do it, I just haven't seen to many xs chops that sold for 5 grand. Then again I dont get out much so I could be very wrong

 

[Punkskalar]

Yeah why? Everything is going to be brand new on the bike.

People pay about 70% of the cost of parts once installed, so "everything new" doesn't mean much more to buyers... Trust me on that one... People pay more for "Shiny" and something styled properly. Appearance will sell more than a pile of new parts...