Well I can honestly say that the cheapest mod I've added to the bike is giving me the most pleasure a 14 Tòoth front sprocket, the new slow speed drivability is awesome and the torque is never ending. Oh and hello to 6th gear .
I agree. Have done this is several ducs and am very satisfied. Don't see any difference in chain life. Am changing mine now at 20k miles.
I had a smaller front socket fitted recently and, although it has made riding marginally easier (less feathering of clutch) at slow speeds, the main difference for me has been that I now routinely use 6th gear!