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How do I change the sprockets on my motorcycle?

Answer

In the case of bicycle chains by varying the size (and therefore, the tooth count) of the sprockets on each side of the chain, modifying the overall gear ratio of the chain drive is possible. A 10-speed bicycle, by providing two different-sized driving sprockets and five different-sized driven sprockets, allows up to ten different gear ratios. The resulting lower gear ratios make the bike easier to pedal up hills while the higher gear ratios make the bike faster to pedal on flat roads. In a similar way, manually changing the sprockets on a motorcycle can change the characteristics of acceleration and top speed by modifying the final drive gear ratio.

— Source: Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)