budwardo
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posted July 12, 2007 02:35 PM
16tooth fronk sprocket good?
Sold my busa have a 07 14 full tsukigi system, flies out, powercommander had the bike tuned at GPC performance and I am still not happy with the bottom end power. I guess I was into doing wheelies and such and was just wandering if this is that big of a step up on the 14. I could wheelie the old bus pretty good. It just seems like th 14 is way overgeared to me. I normally go up in the back.
  
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shawnski
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posted July 12, 2007 02:48 PM
16/42 set is a beast. i tried that on my 06 zx14 and i loved it. i am thinking going to same on my 07 since i am spoiled by it. big F@@#@#@# difference.
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Wheelie
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posted July 12, 2007 03:03 PM
 Edited By: Wheelie on 12 Jul 2007 16:04
I had 16-41, its still enjoyable on the highway, and helps at the drag strip. and it pops right up when wheelied! wee
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fastestbusaaround
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posted July 12, 2007 03:12 PM
I have 16/43's. Bike is a monster down low...power wheelies in 1-3 with no effort or clutch assist. 
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lietoome
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posted July 12, 2007 04:58 PM
i think 16/42 is perfect.
I'll be installing the rear soon.... 17/45.
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zx14mike
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posted July 12, 2007 06:02 PM
16/42 is awsome!!!!!!!
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smokinzx14
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posted July 12, 2007 06:03 PM
I use 16/41 in the drag strip and seems to work very well as you can see ...I never have had my zx14 with that gear on the street...On the street i had 17/41 and my problem was i could never keep the front end on the ground....
budwardo welcome to the darkside ...Smokin...
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3Boysand3Bikes
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posted July 12, 2007 08:31 PM
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Sold my busa have a 07 14 full tsukigi system, flies out, powercommander had the bike tuned at GPC performance and I am still not happy with the bottom end power. I guess I was into doing wheelies and such and was just wandering if this is that big of a step up on the 14. I could wheelie the old bus pretty good. It just seems like th 14 is way overgeared to me. I normally go up in the back.
1. Most of the people on this Forum have had Busas... When you say that you are not happy with the bottom end power of the 14.... I have to ask... what mods did you have on your Busa?? The 14, (with flies out) definately has a better lower end on the same set up Busa. So I am not sure what you are comparing it to??
2. The 14 may be a bit overgeared... however, the 14 is not made to wheelie. In fact, it is made to NOT wheelie. What good is a bike that you can only give half throttle because if you give it more you are on one wheel?? (unless you want to do wheelies... and then get a litre bike) When you think of the horsepower and torque that we have... it is amazing that it is not always in a wheelie... so I think they did a great job in the balance of the bike. Also, they are making a bike that is not just fast... but gets politically correct gas mileage etc... plus.. anyone can buy this bike... and if they set it up for the seasoned rider... then the 'rookie' is going to be in a world of hurt. But I still say that if you feel that the Busa had better low end with the set up that you have now... then I think you got a lemon.... Just my opinion... Have a good one. PS... Muzzy full ti, flies out, PC3 with no other mods... and I can easily bring up the front end in 2nd gear, (7000rpm or so) and with pipe and PC3 on the Busa... I could get a foot or two in 2nd. The 14 I can take it over if not careful, (just trying to give you a point of reference for your bike). First gear I can 'make' it wheelie at 4000 with a quick wrist flick... and if I full throttle roll on the front starts to rise at about 8000-8500... I usually shift at that point... (I don't race...) Last thing... what color is your bike??? The black bikes are the fastest 14's.... LOL
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lietoome
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posted July 12, 2007 09:05 PM
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Last thing... what color is your bike??? The black bikes are the fastest 14's.... LOL
....then why does smokin' have a red one in his sig line? 
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3Boysand3Bikes
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posted July 12, 2007 10:04 PM
Because he has not used a black one at the strip??!! (or maybe he had it repainted....) LOL
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budwardo
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posted July 13, 2007 04:43 AM
My busa had cams, full yosh system, tre, small box mod, bmc race filter, 42tooth rear sprocket. I guess there not that much different it just feels like th busa had a quicker throttle response than what the 14 has. A couple things I really dislike about the 14 is the heat it put off, and the total lack of storage space under the seat. I really wanted a liter bike but the wife likes to ride so she made that call, just not enouf room on the back of one of those. I dont wheelie all the time but my buddys are probably the best riders in the area and everytime we go out there ripping 3 mile wheelies. I dont care what anyone says but that shit is cool. I am pretty responsible when it comes to riding but I still ejoy riding a nice wheelie on a succluded strait road
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burnout
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posted July 13, 2007 05:13 AM
16/43 for good wheelies
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blackbullet76
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posted July 13, 2007 06:53 AM
I'm fixin to put a 16 on the front. I hope it isn't too much for me :O
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dubious
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posted July 13, 2007 07:40 AM
16/41 seemed best for me on the street.
16/43 was lighting up the tire instantaniously.
I have mine lowered, so i would imagine it would become much more wheelie prone with stock suspension.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted July 13, 2007 07:45 AM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 13 Jul 2007 08:46
BB76 -- the 16 front will make a very nice difference. Just have to NOT whack the throttle WOT in 1st gear over 4K is all, unless you like landing on your ass.
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