[jakew129]

If i wanna get a little more low end grunt, and not sacrafice a whole lot of top end

what is the best sprocket and chain combo, and how much am i lookin at to spend?

Whats the "norm" amount of teeth to change?

And will i still be able to do 90ish or more on this bike afterward?

 

[bprintz]

Here's one I had been looking at.....

http://www.shop.com/op/~Chain_and_Sprocket_Kits_Kawasaki_EX500_87_04-prod-17750548

I'm sure someone will chime in and give you the complete low down...

 

[Art1989]

I don't think I'd waste my time with that combo nice as it may be, it's only 1 tooth up in the back on the gen 2 bikes stock on the gen 1. You won't even notice 1 tooth up in the back. Hit up ebay there is a guy selling the vortex kits for $119 and he'll Tailor the gearing to what ever you want, heres the auction #330048342294 for one of his auctions (it's not me just an option I was looking at) I'm going up 3 teeth in the back on my 89 three may be more than you want, keep in mind if you go up more than 2 teeth you need to change the chain to a 106 link make sure you tell them so you don't end up with shiny new sprockets and chain that's to short. Your stock gearing is 2.56 to 1 if you go up 1 in the back it will be 2.625 to 1, another option and much cheaper is to just drop 1 tooth on the front sprocket which gives you a 2.73 to 1 and cost you about $20, go to Sprocket Specialists at the link below and you'll be able look over your options. Good luck http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/ProductSearch2.aspx

 

[CerialPhreak]

How many teeth are on the stock front and rear sprockets?

 

[tundrafiend01]

16/42 for pre '94 and 16/41 for 94 and up.