Can I get back to stock gearing by changing just one sprocket?

[bellinoracing]

Well after changing my sprockets from the stock 15/44 to a 14/47 I decided I liked the stock gearing a lot better. I am just wondering if I can get back to stock or close to stock by changing just one sprocket. If I did my math right changing my current 14 front to a 16 tooth should be close to stock. So that would give me a 16/47.

Is it a bad idea to go with a 16 on the front? Do they even make a 16?

I am just trying to avoid the work and expense of changing out both sprockets again.

thanks

[bumtarder]

the driven racing 16t css is supposedly the best fitting 16 for the drz but the steel case saver will need to be clearanced about an 1/8" or so for a decent fit.but yeah that would get you back to stock gearing.it'll be a little weird though as i don't know if the chain would be long enough or the chain rollers would drag or wear excessively from such a set up.perhaps others will chime in that have done it.

[rallyDRZ]

Might be easier to just swap the rear out to a 41??? (stock SM rear sprocket)

If I understand it one tooth up front equals out to about 3 teeth in the rear.

[williamsb27]

Try using the sprocket calculator: www.sprocketcalculator.com

[npm]

Well if you want to try something without spending money you could put the 44 back on to see if you can live with a 14/44 combination. I run that but I don't ever ride on the freeways or need to go more than 65+ for any long periods.

[ptgarcia]

16/47 may be too much for the stock chain and with 14/41 the stock chain will be too long. I think 14/44 will work with the stock chain but it is lower than the factory gearing.