Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
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Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
10 Oct 2023 09:28
Tried searching the forum but I couldn't find any information on the topic.
I've completely rebuilt an old KZ1000 and now I am in the process of getting the gearing set up.
I'm running 17 inch wheels front and rear with a 180/55 rear tyre and I would like to run a 530 setup, has anyone got any recommendations on what gearing might be suitable for street use?
Not looking to do any significant touring but it would be nice to be able to "relax" when riding highways.
Best regards, and sorry if the topic has been discussed before
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I've completely rebuilt an old KZ1000 and now I am in the process of getting the gearing set up.
I'm running 17 inch wheels front and rear with a 180/55 rear tyre and I would like to run a 530 setup, has anyone got any recommendations on what gearing might be suitable for street use?
Not looking to do any significant touring but it would be nice to be able to "relax" when riding highways.
Best regards, and sorry if the topic has been discussed before
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'77 KZ1000A1 - 1197cc, ported head, oversize valves, Yoshi cams, welded crank, undercut gearbox, RS36 carbs
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Re: Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
10 Oct 2023 11:49
You can punch your info into the calculator on the attached (I am looking at 18:46
www.gearingcommander.com/
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Re: Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
10 Oct 2023 11:58
I run 18 or 19 front and 42 rear on all mine with 17's .
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Re: Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
10 Oct 2023 12:05 - 10 Oct 2023 12:06That must be good for close to 150mph with the motors you build, do you not have any issues with chain to swingarm clearance with a 42?I run 18 or 19 front and 42 rear on all mine with 17's .
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Re: Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
10 Oct 2023 12:06That's solid, thanks! Played around with a few configurations, might go with 18/42 as a first testYou can punch your info into the calculator on the attached (I am looking at 18:46
www.gearingcommander.com/
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Re: Recommended gearing for 17 inch wheels KZ1000
10 Oct 2023 14:56 - 10 Oct 2023 15:23This gearing with the radius of the 17" wheels gives more or less the same ratio and distance travelled per tooth as the stock 15/35 with 18's.That must be good for close to 150mph with the motors you build, do you not have any issues with chain to swingarm clearance with a 42?I run 18 or 19 front and 42 rear on all mine with 17's .
With the 530's closer pitch the 42 is a similar diameter to the stock 35t 630 and keeps the chain run clear of the swing arm.
I'd be dissapointed if i only got 150, a stock Unitrack with will do that..
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