Howdy All-can anyone tell me what kind of acceleration boost I will get by having 17/43 gearing?Will it be better than 16/42?Thanks all-ride safe and have fun!!
Created on: 04/15/09 12:09 AM
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Grn14
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Romans
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RE: gearing
04/15/09 4:01 AM
17/43 will give you ratio of 2.53 versus 16/42 with a gear ratio of 2.69 .The only gearing that matches or gives you a tiny edge on a guy that has installed 16 tooth front is 17/44. This will give your bike a gear ratio of 2.59 compares to his 16/41 which = 2.56. The 16/42 is a big change. Sounds like it could be fun.I have not made it down to the beloved 16/43.... YET. I recomend try the 43 in the back(the bike should have come this way).If you like it, all you will have to buy is the 16F.
reevesmreeves
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Grn14
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RE: gearing
04/16/09 2:20 PM
Hey Reeves-I think you can find these on "gearingcommander" website-gives all the ratios for any configuration,as well as speed in each gear and top speed possible in 6th at "custom" RPM's.Only thing it DOESN'T give-seat of the pants experience.Guess ya gotta kind of figure out how these "might" feel(helped by some real world experimentation).I've got the 16T on my front,42 rear-it does have get up and go-much better than stock(17/41).I've got a 43 Driven coming tomorrow-probably put her on there just to see how it feels.(also have 4 degree advance,PCIII and secondaries removed-stock mufflers and BMC air filter).She accelerates quite quickly!! Reevesman-I think Romans meant Kawasaki should have designed it with the 43 rear stock Thanks Roman for the info!!
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Romans
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RE: gearing
04/16/09 6:56 PM
Gearing commander is also a great one. This one is also great. GEARING
Fast and easy. Please keep in mind that chain stretch is important for the 43R install . Your pointer must be at least on the third bar for this gear to fit. Cheers. Your going to love it .
(Fixed link 4/16/09. -bg)
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Grn14
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Romans
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Grn14
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RE: gearing
04/17/09 9:37 AM
Thanks Romans-a tad-well,maybe 1-2 mm's?I'm gonna wait for now-no rush.(it's just shy of the third hash mark).I'm curious though-you know,when you sit on the bike,does the chain get tighter?I noticed something like that?And if so,what about when you're riding and going over bumps and dips.Can that damage a chain?(assuming it's adjusted"too tight").Thanks-have fun today-ride safe!!!
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