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posted April 21, 2010 06:30 PM
Gearing Question
Anyone ever try running 17/40? Good or bad results?
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posted April 21, 2010 06:34 PM
1 tooth taller then stock? You cruise freeways alot?
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posted April 21, 2010 06:41 PM
No, wondering if it would make the launch in first gear easier.
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posted April 21, 2010 06:45 PM
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No, wondering if it would make the launch in first gear easier.
It might, -1 tooth rear shouldnt really bog it much if at all either. Im no dragger tho.
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posted April 21, 2010 06:49 PM
I might try it...sprockets are cheap
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posted April 21, 2010 06:59 PM
I have 17-40. not much of a change really. I ride open areas, long solo. I'm not sure how much the speedo healer is off. a temporary change I'm sure.
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posted April 21, 2010 07:18 PM
17/40 should put your speedo almost spot on.
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posted April 21, 2010 07:19 PM
I use 17/40 for drag racing at stock wheel base .. Works great for me ..
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posted April 22, 2010 02:28 AM
How much do you weigh? Is your bike extended?
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posted April 22, 2010 04:01 AM
Epd when you say launch do you mean at the track or just taking off in first on the street? If for the street I went with a 43 tooth rear and it makes take off so much smoother because you don't have to slip the cluch nearly as much as stock sprocket,but its still great on the highway.
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posted April 22, 2010 04:16 AM
SWB and I weigh about 325
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posted April 22, 2010 05:04 AM
You will hear different opinions, but if your going to the track, I think your going the wrong way in gearing. A 43 or 44 rear would suit you better. Or -1 front.
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posted April 22, 2010 05:28 AM
No track yet, just thought I would try it on the street
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posted April 22, 2010 07:38 AM
For the street it depends on where you ride. If you just want to be quick around town then I would drop 1 on the front and a couple on the back,but it will suck riding on the freeway. I am 225 with 17 43 and it is a huge improvement everywhere over stock.
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posted April 25, 2010 07:02 PM
I ordered the 40T, figured I would give it a go. Might improve speedo accuracy also........
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posted April 25, 2010 07:45 PM
One tooth on the rear isn't going to make a great deal of difference, but it's going to make it a little slower leaving from redlights and stop signs.
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posted April 26, 2010 03:27 AM
17/43 on stock chain that has stretched out is a Great street gearing. Still run 180 and roll om's in 6th at 70 I Much quicker. I am 6'3" 240 geared up. Made a Big difference styaing even with several members I have rolled on with at 60 in2nd gear and shifting a few times.
Or on open Hiway 75in 6th and hit to pass traffic pulls like 5th with 17/40 gearing.
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