Hi , Campbell Adie up in Aberdeen I am looking to up the gearing on the Dommie by upping the teeth on the g/b sprocket its meantime is a 19 tooth which is possibly the biggest available ? It seems very low geared as opposed to my Commando ,71 Fastback, its not a fair comparison to make I know but a more relaxed feel on the Dommie would be nice, thoughts ?. Campbell
Changing the box sprocket is…
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Engine sprocket to get you there
Are in stock in the spares department 20T and a worn 21 if you're determined. My 88 was a slouch on the hills and I suspected PO had sprocketed it to cut the revs out. Turned out to be a mag issue. That resolved, I then put a 20T in and it pulled it nicely (ONE UP though) and gave a great turn of speed. I liked the flexibility of running in third when in urban limits, but calmed it down on the motorway stretches I can't avoid....
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Gearing (Dross reply)
I have yet to take my Dommie racer 88 out on the road but in advance I can tell you that I have fitted a 20 T G / Box sprocket, leaving the engine sprocket as std.
This arrangement works very well on my 99. In fact I also use a 20 T G/Box sprocket on a couple of my singles inc my big bore ES2. (530 cc)
If you do decide to change the gearing, don't forget to re-adjust the rear chain.
PS: RGM have a wide range of G/ Box sprockets, certainly up to 22T.
https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/amc-gearbox-sprocket-20-teeth-5-8-x-1-4_1068.htm
I'm assuming an AMC box, but might be OK pre 1956
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G. Box Sprocket
Thanks for replies to above Campbell
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Changing the box sprocket is a lot of work , especially if you dont like it . An extra tooth on the engine is a bit easier as long as you can break the taper. The 88 is a revvy engine so you may find yourself running more in third when in the 30 zone. Even on the 99 i find myself looking for a 5th gear . and changing down to 3rd a lot in traffic.. A 5 speed cluster with a lower 4th gear and an overdrive 5th would make a great improvement .