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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2011
- This video will show you how to change the motorcycle chain and front and rear sprockets on a 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750. This includes a sprocket mod, in which you switch the stock sprocket (42 teeth) for a 38 tooth sprocket, which will lower your RPM at high speeds.
The video covers breaking the riveted chain, removing the rear wheel, replacing both the front and rear sprockets, and installing a new chain.
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Excellent video! I have the same bike as yours, 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC, but purple paint instead of red. I changed the chain and both sprockets just as you did, and I love it, it's like a new bike. Just wanted to thank you for providing so much detail that I felt comfortable with the mechanical work. Only one tip to add: just as you would with a car wheel, loosen the lug nuts on the rear sprocket while the bike is on its side stand and the wheel is on the ground, then raise the bike for the rest of the work. This also ensures you want start the job until you are sure you can complete the most difficult step.
cinjigha NO lock tight. Lol
Omg what a difference! At 50mph on my 02 shadow ace, i would be changing between 4th and 5th gear. Just rode with new sprockets and chain. Cruised at 50mph in 3rd! WTF! Thanks for the instructional. Read about it on shadow forums, but wasn't sure about doing it myself. Very helpful.
Just did this today with my shadow. Feel more comfortable on the highway now. I bought the JT sprockets and a Niche gold x ring chain.
I installed my new DID kit yesterday by following your vid. Piece of cake thanks to you. One thing that kinda freaked me out a bit was, when I removed rear wheel, the drum brake hub almost fell off. I was careful to keep it in place through the process. God knows drums on cars are hard. I didn't want to end up with another project on top of the one I was already on. Everything came out okay, rear brake works fine. Thanks again
It's just a cover lol mine came off and I freaked out when I seen your comment but nothing happens of it comes off.
Just finished your vid and immediately wanted to give you praise. Awesome awesome video for people like myself who are at beginner level on routine bike maintenance. I have an 03 Honda Shadow A.C.E vt750 and am going home to change out the sprockets after I finish work. Your video is explained extremely well and easy to follow step by step instructions from start to finish. Well done and want to thank you. Have an awesome day and happy riding. ✌
Glad you found it helpful!
You're the man! I have the same year and everything, and was looking for the exact mod. Much appreciated.
Great video ... I have a VT750CD 1999 , I'm going to replace front and rear sprockets and a new chain tomorrow, see how it goes, very professional !!
Bro without you I probably would've paid someone, I did exactly like you did and a year later I'm finally riding my bike after the chain broke off. I got my chain and sprocket set by D.I.D and my bike rides amazing. If anyone thinking of doing this DO IT! It was my first time doing it and I will do it 10x again!
It's cool of you to do this video for everyone. You're a good speaker and well organized. Thanks for being generous!
excellent vid. short and straight to the point. no unneccessary info
Just did this on my '03 Shadow Spirit tonight. Great video, helped me a lot. I loosened both sprockets before jacking up the bike and taking the wheel off tho. Test rode it and it definitely should've came this way from the factory. 38 tooth sprocket lets me go down the expressway without the bike screaming and didnt notice any low end loss. Definitely worth doing. Total was about $120 and only a couple hours to install.
How did I just spend 380 on chain n sprockets? Jeeeze
im an inspired new rider, and i really appreciate people teaching other people how to do mods. good on you... and now i know what to do. thanx.
I just ordered my sprocket, master link and clutch springs for my 03 custom spirit, your video will be extremely helpful i am sure!
Just got my chain and sprockets today, thanks for the informative video!
Will be changing the back sprocket to a 38T and keeping the front as stock, as well as a new chain on my 98 Shadow VT750 C3 for my long trip in 2022 up the mountains. Shadow is presently in hibernation for the winter.
Amazing video man this is super helpful, i bought 39T for the rear and ordered and a new front as well, this will make the installation super easy. Thanks
Just a little update on the performance of the Shadow after the sprocket change out and ya, I do notice a difference in from 4th to 5th on the RPMS. Only went up to the yukon from Lethbride. Presently doing a route mapping from Alberta to Newfoundland and back. Great video as I said before..
just changed mine to 38t rear and 17t new front and nice new chain! thanks for the turorial!
thanks for the info man, I just ordered 525 Pitch 17 Tooth Front Drive Sprocket for Honda VT750C VT750DC
1 $19.95
Tooth Rear Drive Sprocket for
525 Pitch 38 Tooth Rear Drive Sprocket for Honda
1 $26.95
NICHE 525VM-X Drive Chain
NICHE Drive Chain Ultra-High-Performance X-Ring High-Tensile with
120 Links
I want more performance from my shadow, so I spent hours researching sprocket ratios, and your video was the clincher, I'm gonna do it !!! then my son says...I thought your bike was shaft drive.....oh ya....
thanks for the video. Perfect. 1st time bike owner, still learning about bikes in general. I have an '03 spirit as well.
Finding this video just made my day! Thank you for doing the work and posting this how to video.
I now feel confident to try this at some point! Thanks!
Excellent video! Helped Me trough the process made it easy except the rivet, I only have a chain breaker but mamaged it.
You make this seem real easy! I think I may end up doing this because like you said I'm always looking for 6th gear! lol.....thanks
Awesome video. I'm totally using this tomorrow to do my first chain and sprocket replacement. Thanx, man!
Video was helpful for me. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for sharing, In a dealer cost around $400 to 500 for this.
Thanks again
I was wondering if you have a parts list of where you bought the sprockets and chain to complete this mod. Thanks!
Nice job..huge help for me..thank you!
Awesome video thanks for the post I also did this mod but cut the old chain off with a grinder and cutting wheel took 30 seconds
@jks728 It's definitely less buzzy at 65-70 mph but it's not a gigantic difference. Not a lot of loss on the low end. The stand is just a regular rear stand that I bought used from a motorcycle gear store.
Great vid man, really appreciated, definitely going to do this mod to my bike for sure.
Awesome!
I'm happy the way it is. I like that it's not quite as loud and vibrating as the stock. But I didn't want to lose too much on the low end with 37 teeth. Personal preference I guess
Great vid! Using it as a step-by-step guide.
thank you. very helpful as i have an 03 spirit as well. just got a new subscriber man!
Thanks a lot. A very good audio and video guidance.
i justed posted a link to a kit im going to try from ebay. great video. cant wait to try
It's good to make a mark with a sharpie where the nut was for your back breaks so it's back in the same spot when you put it back
@rrtsmom Go for it. In concept it's easy but actually doing it was still a challenge. It just takes a lot of elbow grease and grunt work... you didn't see all the parts I cut out of the video where I was grunting and swearing. It's very doable though, anyone should be able to do it with the right tools. Good luck!
Thanks for the great tutorial on how to do this!
Great video. Thanks so much for sharing. Would be good idea to also replace the rear wheel dampers as they have a limited life.
Good time to clean the rim and things haha hard to get to it all when it's together
@zaraa03 hey hows the clip type chain master link doohicky holding up?. i got a new chain for mine but i got the rivet type. dont have a riveter so i got the clip type was thinking about throwing a tack weld on the clip to keep it from falling off
Great Video Very nicely done...Much appreciated....
I got mine on ebay, so far no issues with the chain or clip link.
Thanks a lot. Really helped me
I have the exactly same motorcycle, same year, same color... I'm gonna do this this weekend
Justa question. Did you notice a difference after change the sprocket?
The speedometer operates by the spinning of the front wheel. So no, a sprocket change won't affect its accuracy.
well done video! thanks for putting in the time and effort!
Very nicely done.
Thanks great video
nice detailed DIY... BTW, i have the shadow rs750 and we have the same platform of shadow and the difference is just the seat between our bikes... jus asking, what and where did you buy your rear stand?
The stand is by LP Racing - it's probably meant for racing bikes at the track, but it works pretty well. I bought it used, years ago, it was just sitting at the back of a motorcycle gear shop!
Great explanation on how to change the sprocket. Question: how many teeth does the new front sprocket Have?
Same as the original, 17 teeth
Watched your video again and was wondering on the rear sprocket, why you would not use "thread Lock " on the bolts prior to using the nuts? or is it because you torc them on? just wondering.l
I don't think threadlocker is necessary, there are enough nuts/bolts to be secure if they are tightened properly - threadlocker can be sort of a 'safety net' but it's also a pain if you want to remove them again ever.
Dude, I gotta tell u that u saved my day. I was looking for some solutions to lower my rpm as my vt750s making way too annoying sound at 120-130km/h (guess it's 70-85mp/h?) Any advice on which sprocket pick for more highway riding?
17 and 38 teeth seem to be a popular combo, that's why I chose it. Seems to work well for me
just remember to lubricate the actual chain link before you put it in. Great video though
great video. Thanks. Where would be the best place to buy the parts?
very nice and detailed. Good job
ridiculously helpful....thanks bro
@spidez8407 Haven't had any problems with the clip. If you install it right, it shouldn't come off at all.
Did that help you get more speed and low you rpms so the top end is screaming ? I jetted my carbs and got open pipes and it gets up to 60 mph pretty quick. Now I’m stuck doing 55mph 60mph with high rpms I’m thinking about a T39 or T38 maybe a T41 . I’m looking to hit the 80mph with high rpms.
Yeah, lower RPM at higher speed. Not a huge difference though, still pretty buzzy at 70+ mph
Did your gas mileage change after you made did this?
Well done. A tip for the locktite is to heat with a blow drier before removing to avoid the risk of damaging inner threads.
What do you use to record? Looks professional.
Jeffrey Kral I recorded this with a Nikon D90!
good suggestion on the blow drier. Did he use locktite on them afterwards?
so if you wanna do sprocket change in rear, the front also must be changed? any idea what would happen if someone just changed the rear sprocket?
It's not required, but it's supposed to be ideal to do them all together (including the chain) since they all wear and "mate" to each other somewhat. If you only change one, the wear will be uneven.
Wanted to know what ratios did u use. I have an 06 vt750 shadow... Needs a new chain soon and this mod looks helpful.
Got everything on ebay. Everything still works great
bilski mods sells these. great products
Amazing video, thanks for the info.
Did you bring the chain tension adjusters in all the way? That pulls the axle in towards the front of the bike and should give you enough slack to get the chain to connect once you add the clip link.
This is great bro! Thanks! I was looking to put a license plate relocator on the axle bolt but then realized that it would have to completely completely out bc the nut is on the exhaust pipe side. Can that bold be put through either side.?
Not sure... Haven't tried!
Someone help sorry im a newbie on doing this procedure and i followed ur instruction but i dont know where a part goes, on the axle there that part that goes in the middle part of tire u said a collar well i have two one thats long im guessing goes on the left side of the bike taken out after you pulled the axel out but i have another one shorter just like the one on the left..idk know where it goes it fits the same side on the left but i watched the video again and saw the long collar goes left
I haven't experienced any unusual sounds. Make sure the chain is tightened properly.
Yeah, I realized that after I posted the question. If you dont mind me asking, what was the total cost and approx time for the change? Thanks again.
Awesome video series on shadow... I'm hoping to get one myself soon.
This might sound a little odd but is there much difference mechanically between the 750cc and 125cc models i.e. changing spark plugs and disassembly are they the same or is there a differences in the layout ?
easy cake.... my bike need a new sprocket ... good video
if I change the sprockets will I need to change clutch springs? and does this affect the speedometer reading ? also how does this affect the of the line performance vs the Top end? Thanks for your help and great videos
I did not have to change anything but the sprocket and chain. Doesn't change the speedo reading as far as I can tell - if it's like the older Shadows, the reading comes from the front wheel anyway, not from the drivetrain. It's a bit less whiny in high gear (which is the main reason to do this). Low gear performance is probably affected similarly but for me it's still quick enough off the line that I don't really notice.
Hey great video! Just like you said I'm looking for a gear past 50. Just curious how it worked out with 38 gears? Does it sound good at 65-70, MPG improve at all and hows the acceleration power? After riding it for a while would you recommend more or less teeth or is 38 a perfect fit for you? Thanks!
It works fine, honestly I don't notice a huge difference in power or mpg, but I am happy with it.
Looks pretty basic, thanks very helpful
great work, thanks. very much informative.
With the original 42 you have to be at 3600 rpm to be at 100km/h. With the 38 you only gained 11km/h for the same rpm. So now you drop from 3600 to 3250 rpm ISH.
Good stuff man, the only thing I'm skeptical about is the clip style master link. I'm going to be changing out my 3rd chain on my VLX soon so I gotta change out the sprockets too. How is the power at low speed, and hows the rpm at high speed? I got 54,000 miles on a 600cc and it's obvious enough that I ride my bikes ALOT. lol My other one is a C50 Boulevard.....
what jackstand do you use for the bike? i need to get a jackstand for my honda shadow phantom but i don't know much about bikes, i work on my cars but still new to to working on bikes
I just got a used rear stand from the local motorcycle stop. You put two ends of the stand under the swingarms and them hoist the rear wheel up.
@samsen71 You can use a clip type, it doesn't matter.
awesome video sir .....thanks for posting....
Awesome vid... very helpful. Thankyou!
@king-how many links was the chain that you installed? if you have too many links on a smaller sprocket, it will be way too loose even with the chain slack adjusters as tight as they will go
vt 750 got rivet chain right. the manual said we gotta put the rivet master link but u had the clip master link. is there any difference
Yes indeed changing rear sprocket to 38 teeth was the best idea
it should have been 38 when it was made or they should have a 6th gear
now I go 50 60 70 and the engine is not revving
do change it , it accelerates just fine all the gears are longer , and it sound better too
@zaraa03 ok cool. i had a dirtbike chain fail it was the master link and i highsided. the chain wrapped up. guess im just paranoid. lol im changing it right after this. thanxs for the input. i really appreciate it. thumbs up. hows the bike running?
i cannt find a 37 tooth sprocket
Why do they make the gearing low from the factory
Excellent Vid!
I filled up the Honda Shadow's tank to store it for the winter but started to leak from the overflow tube. Is that normal?
I pulled them in all the way to where the axle is all the way fwd. I still have the stock sprokets on. Rear has 41 teeth and the front has 17 teeth. Do I need to change these?
awesome video, well done! I'm going to be doing this mod this spring I think, do you remember what ebay place you got your stuff from (or how much it was)? How is it holding up a couple years later?
Everything still holding up!
Good video, man.
-shadow rs
Thanks!
Can you tell me where you got the sprocket and the chain to do that I have the same exact bike I found online these chains for $60 I'm leery about buying. they are all O ring i have a rivet chain on it can u help
ok I'm only running into 1 problem, it seems that my chain is a link short but the chain I bought is a 525-120. I see that in your video it was about a link short to begin with so, how did you get it to fit?
what i do is screw nuts and stuff were i take them off that way do not have to look for them
What type/brand is the chain you sied? Thanks.