Sprocket change and speed
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I just went to a 42 tooth sprocket on the rear. Was wondering what % of speed differential should I be looking at?
I took the bike out for a test ride and it feels awesome. Wheelies require no effort whatsoever (not that I do them in public roads!!) I rode on top gear and it doesn't feel bad at all for cruising during long trips.
I took the bike out for a test ride and it feels awesome. Wheelies require no effort whatsoever (not that I do them in public roads!!) I rode on top gear and it doesn't feel bad at all for cruising during long trips.
Nope it comes off the rear because I can watch my milage increase while I ride wheelies.
2001 ZX-6R
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2001 ZX-6R
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I have a '96 zx6r, and the speedo cable is attached to the front axle. Why would changing the sprockets up or down change the speedometer reading if it's mounted on the front wheel?
When I bought my bike, the guy who sold it to me told me that he changed the front sprocket to a smaller one, but didn't say how small. The back one is a 42, and looks relatively new. Guess that's why the wheelies are so easy
On the downside though, My bike's top speed is around 140mph, right before the tach starts to redline.[V] I know that 140 is still pretty damned fast, but on certain roads and parts of the highway, I could feasibly max the speedo out (170mph). I would probably only do that once, though, just to see what it feels like. At 140, my helmet tries to come off my head, and the strap chokes the hell out of me. Oh well. On the plus side, with my gearing so damned low, I can hit ninety in what seems like three seconds
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When I bought my bike, the guy who sold it to me told me that he changed the front sprocket to a smaller one, but didn't say how small. The back one is a 42, and looks relatively new. Guess that's why the wheelies are so easy
On the downside though, My bike's top speed is around 140mph, right before the tach starts to redline.[V] I know that 140 is still pretty damned fast, but on certain roads and parts of the highway, I could feasibly max the speedo out (170mph). I would probably only do that once, though, just to see what it feels like. At 140, my helmet tries to come off my head, and the strap chokes the hell out of me. Oh well. On the plus side, with my gearing so damned low, I can hit ninety in what seems like three seconds
-Keep the rubber side down[}
]"At 140, my helmet tries to come off my head, and the strap chokes the hell out of me."
i think maybe you should learn how to tuck in tighter under the windshield and angle your head down, so the wind flows over your helmet instead of flat into the visor.
reminds of this time when i was riding around with a hooded jacket on. That day i decided to speed a little, totally forgetting about the hood on my jacket. Next thing i knew, the hood catches wind and chokes the sh*t out of me, and im' about to parachute off my bike. lucky i had a tight grip and i just slowed down until i could breath again.
i know blah blah blah...just felt like blabbering
i think maybe you should learn how to tuck in tighter under the windshield and angle your head down, so the wind flows over your helmet instead of flat into the visor.
reminds of this time when i was riding around with a hooded jacket on. That day i decided to speed a little, totally forgetting about the hood on my jacket. Next thing i knew, the hood catches wind and chokes the sh*t out of me, and im' about to parachute off my bike. lucky i had a tight grip and i just slowed down until i could breath again.
i know blah blah blah...just felt like blabbering
Originally posted by TommyV
I have a '96 zx6r, and the speedo cable is attached to the front axle. Why would changing the sprockets up or down change the speedometer reading if it's mounted on the front wheel?
When I bought my bike, the guy who sold it to me told me that he changed the front sprocket to a smaller one, but didn't say how small. The back one is a 42, and looks relatively new. Guess that's why the wheelies are so easy
On the downside though, My bike's top speed is around 140mph, right before the tach starts to redline.[V] I know that 140 is still pretty damned fast, but on certain roads and parts of the highway, I could feasibly max the speedo out (170mph). I would probably only do that once, though, just to see what it feels like. At 140, my helmet tries to come off my head, and the strap chokes the hell out of me. Oh well. On the plus side, with my gearing so damned low, I can hit ninety in what seems like three seconds
-Keep the rubber side down[}
Well, I have an 02 and when I start the bike while on the rear stand it shows speed increase/decrease. So most probably the speed/mileage is obtained from the front sprocket area. Even tire inflation(rear tire) will have an effect on indicated speed and mileage.
Let Saddam come and play!
Let Saddam come and play!
You can get the yellow box from www.blackrobotics.com It taps into the speed sensor and sends the correct info to the speedo.
Hey spuko, how you like the yellow box?
Let Saddam come and play!
Hey spuko, how you like the yellow box?
Let Saddam come and play!
Originally posted by linm
"At 140, my helmet tries to come off my head, and the strap chokes the hell out of me."
"i think maybe you should learn how to tuck in tighter under the windshield and angle your head down, so the wind flows over your helmet instead of flat into the visor."
Well, when I'm at speed and tucked in, my chin damn near is resting on the gas tank. can't get much lower than that! I guess I nees a windshield that is more bubbled in front.
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