changing front sprokets

[steve speed]

if you have a 110 link chain (which is std ) you can fit a 42 rear no problem ,i have a 17/42 setup with a 110 link chain and it is by far the best compromise

[Killerwhale]

if you have a 110 link chain (which is std ) you can fit a 42 rear no problem ,i have a 17/42 setup with a 110 link chain and it is by far the best compromise

I would say 16/41

[thumpa]

killerwhale - wouldnt that be too much of a "wheelie" machine then?

[steve speed]

when i tried 16/42 it was a one wheel monster......................fun though

[Killerwhale]

killerwhale - wouldnt that be too much of a "wheelie" machine then?

Nahh, 320Kg with me on there...~90hp....wheeliemachine?? I would think not.
I rode it a couple of day´s with 15/40....that was kinda hysterical....Would do great on a twisty track though...

[thumpa]

does that gearing stress out the motor? or would it be less stress?

[Killerwhale]

does that gearing stress out the motor? or would it be less stress?

I would think it stresses more as it goes to 180kmh in WAY less time....and it keeps pulling straight thru the reds..

[Kevtrx849]

I would have thought a 15 tooth front sprocket would chainsaw thru the swingarm or at least make short work of the guide.

[Killerwhale]

I would have thought a 15 tooth front sprocket would chainsaw thru the swingarm or at least make short work of the guide.

Chainangle where steeper but not as bad as i thought actually, i guess testing stuff is the only way!