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suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 11:53
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Was wanting an idea what sum of you guys are running? im wanting sum for street/strip. i had a 14 front an 47 rear on it an was way to much for the street. i was thinking of 15 an 38??? any help would be great.
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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 12:05
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For what application?
Chain size ?
Tire Size ?
15 x 38 should give u plenty of grunt on the street. Do you what to keep the motor from screaming on the freeway ?
I run stock gearing now on the street for good overall performance 15 x 33,
But have run 14x 35, 15 x 35, 14 x 33, and 16x 33 but I dont mind giving up some gear with the kind of power I have on tap. ( I will catch you ! )

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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 17:18
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79 kz1000 its a 1075 kit. i run a 630 chain. im not wanting it to b screaming real high revs on highway but still have good enough gearing for the track. im also running a 180/50/18 rear tire.
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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 17:18
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630, or 530?
id stay close to the stock ratio for the street, or you'll be looking for a gas station too often.
i wish we had six gears. :)
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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 17:39
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630 chain. yes i have to agree there. really wished six speed as well
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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 17:47
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If it were me I would run 15 x 33 or 15 x 35 gearing. Unless there is money at stake in a race I rather keep my bike more streetable for cruising. Im sure your bike makes plenty of power to enjoy yourself without needing racing gearing.

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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 23:39 - 03 May 2012 23:43
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Street fighter ltd how was ur rpms with the 15 an 35 gearing? do u remember by chance?i was thinking of going with that an depending how that was. i could always drop the front to my extra 14 if needed for the track. I've just had alt of guys suggested the 15 an 37/38 for street/strip. they have all told me that would still keep rpms from screaming on highway.
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Re: suggestions on gearing

03 May 2012 23:44
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Use www.gearingcommander.com when changine ratio's.
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04 May 2012 23:17
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Thanks man! that's a really helpful site!
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04 May 2012 23:18
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Thanks man! that's a really helpful site!
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