New old question 2 - Gearing.

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Hi All again!
I remember on the old site the question of sprocket sizes. 16 front is not an issue. Have 16/43 on 00R and considering going same on Edwards , or would I benefit from 16/44?, we have no motorways this side of the country so top speed not an issue!

Cheers Fatracker

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Fatracker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fatracker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New old question 2 - Gearing. Posted: 09 Oct 2005 at 20:13
	Hi All again! I remember on the old site the question of sprocket sizes. 16 front is not an issue. Have 16/43 on 00R and considering going same on Edwards , or would I benefit from 16/44?, we have no motorways this side of the country so top speed not an issue! Cheers Fatracker

tt dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote tt dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 2005 at 21:27
	i have 16/44 its great,go for it v twins the way to go

RSV_Ecosse Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: Bonnybridge Sco Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote RSV_Ecosse Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 2005 at 08:38
	I have 16/42 atm. I'm fitting a 44t Renthal next week to see if its better. You fellas that have 16/44, did you go straight for that set up or were you like me, went for a 16 on the front first, until the new chain had a wee bit stretch in it to allow the 44t rear to be fitted properly?

tt dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote tt dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 2005 at 21:33
	when i fitted new chain and sprockets i went for the 16/44 the chain was tight when i tried to put it on,i thought i had made a mistake.spoke to b and c who said it should fit.ride the bike for about ten minutes and all should be ok,i have had no problems v twins the way to go

bushmyster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote bushmyster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Oct 2005 at 16:19
	Hi I fitted the front sproket on the first service, and fitted rear one, once i had done a trip to the North West 200, so the chain was bedded in. Had 2k on it at change. Its best kept on one wheel. Ha!!!

danny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote danny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 2006 at 15:41
	quote: Originally posted by Fatracker Hi All again! I remember on the old site the question of sprocket sizes. 16 front is not an issue. Have 16/43 on 00R and considering going same on Edwards , or would I benefit from 16/44?, we have no motorways this side of the country so top speed not an issue! Cheers Fatracker

steev1962 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote steev1962 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2006 at 16:50
	Hi there lads, I've just been out counting teeth and my 2004 Factory is running 16tooth front and 40 rear. Is this right and willa 44 fit the rear without a new chain(the one fitted has only done 1300mls)or should I go for the 15 tooth front and leave the rear alone till I need a new chain and or sprocket fat bikers bounce better

marvoging Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto2 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: S.Devon UK Status: Offline Points: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote marvoging Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2006 at 18:00
	Does a higher gearing have any noticeable effect on fuel consumption? The bike is already juicy. "..We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.."

RSV_Ecosse Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: Bonnybridge Sco Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote RSV_Ecosse Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2006 at 20:19
	marv......nope, no noticeable difference in mpg. Not that I've seen anyway. Been riding with 16/44 for a few months now and cant say I've noticed an increase. But then again, I rarely ride at 59mph everywhere!! [:D]

millehead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote millehead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 2006 at 11:17
	i have just received my chain so that i can fit 16/44 but i asked for some spare links, will i need these or will it work on standard size chain by the way it cost �85 at the ally pally i thought you could get bargains there was i mistaken?