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dazzamez 
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 Topic: Sprocket sizingPosted: 24 Dec 2014 at 14:02 |
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I'm going to change my sprockets and chain on my gen 1 in the next few weeks, not sure whether to go for 15/44 or 16/44. Will be mainly road riding I recon, any advice or suggestions would be appreciated thanks. Merry Christmas :)o
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twintorque
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 15:29 |
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16/44 for road, I think 15/44 would be ideal for track but a little low geared for road
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redratbike
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 15:57 |
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yellowrsvr
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 16:10 |
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16/44 is perfect for road as above
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 16:37 |
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alot say how much fun and what a big transformation 15/44 is bud.
ill let you know if/when i get to try it for the 1st time :( |
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Drew
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 18:37 |
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For me 16/44 is spot on , totally transformed my bike and how it feels , i wouldnt go any lower myself but def one off the best mods , cant believe the mine still had the original chain & sprock on when i got it , i wouldve junked them straight away .
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fredm
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 18:42 |
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I bought my RSV about a month ago and I would certainly agree that the standard 17 / 42 final drive does make the gearing longer than most bikes, Japanese at least. Personally I don't have a problem with it, it just means I use 1st gear a lot more than on any other bike I have had. Just takes a bit of getting used to. Good job my bike has a sweet gear box otherwise it could be an issue.
If you do go down the 16 / 44 or 17 / 44 route, do some research on chain length. The standard 108 links may not be sufficient.
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dazzamez
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 18:56 |
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Yeah I've been looking up on chain size, some say 108 links and some say 110. Can anyone set me straight on the chain length please for 16/44?
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pjroth72
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Posted: 24 Dec 2014 at 19:15 |
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15/44 pal it's good allround tbh only wheelies when ya want it to & sh*t loads of power in the twisties I won't be going back anywayđź‘Ť also 108 chain
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leighz
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 14:17 |
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16/44 here with a 110 link chain
iirc some people have had problems with the 16/44 108 link combo with the chain being a bit short. 110 makes the wheelbase slightly longer (by a few mm) but gives you room for play. As time goes by and the chain/sprockets wear you can always take a link out. |
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m9rko
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 14:40 |
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15/44 is totally usable. I've only ever used it on track but I wouldn't change it for the road. It'll only wheelie lots if you let it, keep your weight over the front and it's fine. As you can imagine wheeling everywhere on track would be as much use as tits on a fish.
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nikfubar
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 15:43 |
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With a decent standard chain 16/44 OK, 17/44 will not go on. I run 16/42
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 18:38 |
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What kind of difference does downgearing make to fuel consumption? I know I shouldn't really be bothered but the ape is by far the worst bike I've ever had on juice don't really want to make it worse but I'm replacing my chain and sprockets soon and have been thinking of dropping a tooth or two.
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simonb
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 18:43 |
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While i have the bike apart for cleaning i am going to put a 15t on the front of the Tuono and leave the rear at 42 and see what that feels like.
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redratbike
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 19:39 |
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badapple
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 20:02 |
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Yea thought so but by how much redratbike roughly. I did it on my Zx7r and it made a huge difference to the pick up, lost a little top end but I like my license so not bothered by that really but it was so long ago and fuel was a lot cheaper I can't remember what difference it made to tank range plus as it was a il4 and revved higher
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 21:05 |
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15/44 just do it makes it great in the twisties
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j180
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 21:54 |
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I went to 16/44 on the Tuoldo and it improved the bike so much especially in town, I can now sit at 30 without going up and down the gearbox. Fuel consumption staid about the same.
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Posted: 08 Jan 2015 at 11:46 |
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Thanks for the advice fellas
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