KLD
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posted June 21, 2009 11:38 PM
 Edited By: KLD on 22 Jun 2009 07:40
Big guy wanting to gearup!
Hello all, I just recently registered, but I have been a long time lurker. Im looking to do some gear work to my zx-14. I'm around 280 suited. I mainly do 40-60 mph roll-ons along with friendly drag races here and there. I do commute quite a bit seeing as I live 25miles from town, so Id like to be able to cruise @ a reasonable rpm.
Heres a pic of the bike
As you can see It is extended, I was told its extended 6 inches, don't know for sure though:-)
  
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Douglas Home
Zone Head
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posted June 22, 2009 12:24 AM
Im stock wheelbase and 110KG starkers, 16/41 is good for me!
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BobC
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posted June 22, 2009 01:54 AM
Edited By: BobC on 22 Jun 2009 09:55
Well I'm only around 200 suited and I run 17/40. It's good for top speed competition, which is what I mainly do but will get you into the nines over a standing quarter.
I went on a 180 mile run yesterday and noticed that cruising at 85mph I was getting between 45 and 50mpg showing on the instantaneous fuel consumption, depending on gradient etc. That's up around 200 cruising miles from a tank of fuel. Not bad.
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2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
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KLD
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posted June 22, 2009 02:10 AM
Edited By: KLD on 22 Jun 2009 10:21
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Well I'm only around 200 suited and I run 17/40. It's good for top speed competition, which is what I mainly do but will get you into the nines over a standing quarter.
I went on a 180 mile run yesterday and noticed that cruising at 85mph I was getting between 45 and 50mpg showing on the instantaneous fuel consumption, depending on gradient etc. That's up around 200 cruising miles from a tank of fuel. Not bad.
Ah, well I'm definitely not looking to go down in the rear I love topping her out, but thats where my fun is at.
What im really looking for is a rear sprocket that will be able to keep my big ass up with the liter bikes but also cruise on the highway between 4-5k.
From what I have read I think I would be happy with a 44 or 45 and a speedohealer.
Im also trying to stay away from going down in the front, from what ive read it prematurely wears the chain due how the sprocket is shaped
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BobC
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posted June 22, 2009 02:52 AM
Edited By: BobC on 22 Jun 2009 10:53
Remember that going to 44 or 45 will probably require a new chain, even if you can use the original I'm guessing you wouldn't want to shorten the wheelbase by that much.
Oops, just saw the extensions, maybe not a problem then. 
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles
2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)
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KLD
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posted June 22, 2009 03:23 AM
Edited By: KLD on 22 Jun 2009 11:24
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Remember that going to 44 or 45 will probably require a new chain, even if you can use the original I'm guessing you wouldn't want to shorten the wheelbase by that much.
Oops, just saw the extensions, maybe not a problem then.
haha, yea. I'm trying to find a good site that offers a good 44-45 steel sprocket and a speedohealer for a decent price.
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Wheelie
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posted June 22, 2009 03:28 AM
cant have both world's. 280# with stock gearing and racing dead stop 1/4 mile? lol good luck. geared for 1/4 mile and riding on the high way? uh uh, im at 16-48, does 75mph and taching 5k, not where you want to be but I ride on the street once a week to bike night.
wee
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TooHype
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posted June 22, 2009 03:34 AM
SpeedoHealer $109 and free shipping on Ebay
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Go Hard or Go Home !!....2007 Diablo Black ZX-14, BMC Race Filter, Brock's Alien Head, Brock's Radial Mount Strap, PClll with Custom Map, Flies removed, Muzzy fan, Muzzy lowering links, Muzzy Fender Eliminator, 16/41, Speedohealer, Stretched 6", Lowered 3" IN GOD I TRUST !......If You’re a Hater….KILLYASELF !!
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KLD
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posted June 22, 2009 03:37 AM
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cant have both world's. 280# with stock gearing and racing dead stop 1/4 mile? lol good luck. geared for 1/4 mile and riding on the high way? uh uh, im at 16-48, does 75mph and taching 5k, not where you want to be but I ride on the street once a week to bike night.
wee
Yep, Im trying to find a good compromise
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LAB3
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posted June 22, 2009 07:15 AM
17/43 is a Big improvment over stock and with a Speedo healer you can
still top out at 190. Shane ran this at maxton and ran 190 and I think he ran the mid 9's
220# suited, check his build post.
Wee 16/48 Damn I see why you did not go to the Mountains with us. Glad I have
not purchased a second chain for when I install my extensions and lower.
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KLD
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posted June 22, 2009 08:18 AM
Welp, I went with a speedohealer(107) and a Renthal 45t(73$), ill try to post pics after the install If i remember
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Bawls
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posted June 22, 2009 08:35 AM
i've got about 10k on mine since i put the 16t on it. the bike has 15k total. If you take care of your chain properly you won't have any problems with premature wear.
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KLD
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posted June 22, 2009 12:32 PM
Well shit, they called and said they didn't have the 45T renthal I ordered in stock, So I ordered a steel AFAM (42T) and a (16T) afam front sprocket. Didn't really want to go 16 in the front but due to all the talk about premature chain wear on 16 vs 17, But I got a deal so Ill take it
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eklipse636
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posted June 22, 2009 03:41 PM
Vortex are great sprockets!!! All I have ever owned. Got 11000 miles drag racing every weekend on my 636
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LAB3
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posted June 22, 2009 04:01 PM
I doubt you will get 11K out of a Vortex rear on a ZX-14. Mine had wear marks on the rear at 3K. I use Driven steel sprockets on rear and OEM steel on front with a EK ZZ chain.
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Wheelie
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posted June 22, 2009 04:08 PM
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I doubt you will get 11K out of a Vortex rear on a ZX-14. Mine had wear marks on the rear at 3K. I use Driven steel sprockets on rear and OEM steel on front with a EK ZZ chain.
636 has no power.
wee
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LAB3
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posted June 22, 2009 04:43 PM
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I doubt you will get 11K out of a Vortex rear on a ZX-14. Mine had wear marks on the rear at 3K. I use Driven steel sprockets on rear and OEM steel on front with a EK ZZ chain.
636 has no power.
wee
:-) I was being nice.
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Bawls
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posted June 22, 2009 06:16 PM
LOL, 636's don't leave black marks... they leave ink strips. Congrats on not being a squid anymore there Eklipse :P
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