larger countershaft sprockets for the 175/250

[michael_perrett]

Hodaka only made 12, 13 and 14 tooth sprockets for the 175/250. I wish to try a 15 tooth sprocket and have a brand X 16 tooth sprocket, which I did try. That was a bit too tall gearing. The 16 tooth, I believe is for a Honda application due to the two 6mm threaded holes which are used to lock the sprocket on the shaft. This sprocket is stamped CS43 and is stamped with a USA impression. Of course this is for a 520 chain. Can anyone identify this sprocket and its application with the information here?

Mike Perrett

[dirty_rat]

I don't know about the one you listed, but there were quite a few sprockets from the earlier years that would fit on the Hodaka's countershaft. I know quite a few of the 1970's Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki countershaft sprockets would fit, as we used to upgrade our old 420 and 428 chains to 520 chains by using other bikes sprockets. I believe some of the sprockets makers even have exact dimensions listed on their websites so you can measure your old sprocket and see what will fit. I know JT Sprockets does on their site. The "JTF422 (Front Sprocket)" is a 520 sprockets that I believe is the same spline size etc. as the Hodaka and it is available in 12 - 15 tooth size. Hope this helps.

[michael_perrett]

I knew of JT sprockets having the dimensions. Checked your part #. Dimensions are too small, must be for the 100/125 Hodakas. The search goes on.

Mike Perrett

[dirty_rat]

Yes, sorry. That is the size for the 100, 125 countershaft. I listed it more for reference as to how they list all the dimensions, etc.

[Darrell]

I believe 70's XL250/350 sprockets share the same spline dimensions with the SLs.

[michael_perrett]

Darrell, you are correct that the Honda XL 250, 1972 - 77, will work on the 175/250 SL. Just received my JTF1265.15 (made in Thailand) sprocket, in 15 tooth. So all you 175/250 SL road riders (all 5 of you) can "gear up" for the up coming year. Brought to you by the "Super Secret Hodaka Research and Meditation Center".

Mike Perrett