Gearing

I would be interested to find out what gearing changes people make to their Blade for road use. I believe the 2oo6 to 2008 bikes run standard on 16 front 42 rear and the 04 to 05 on 16 F 41 R.

I would like a bit more acceleration, yep I know I will lose some top end but that doesn't bother me too much. I am sure some of the 'track' guys can be a lot of help on this one.

I always face the same dilemma, whether to lose teeth on the front or add them onto the rear or a bit of both.

I have been on here Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator


Some advice on the pros and cons of each option would be good, also how much of a difference it makes to acceleration in reality.



Cheers and happy Xmas eve

 

Im running -1 front

Plenty for me .. Front lifts easier . My mate has -1 front + 2 rear but that is way to much IMO

 

i ran -1 front +1 rear. i have a gearing chart somewhere, ill dig it out.

 

-1 front, +2 rear for awesome acceleration and float front wheel in first 3 gears. 150mph genuine .

 

Found the 15t sprocket on a 530 chain caused more viabration the turning radius is much tighter, 15t on a
525 chain is smoother. The standard gearing on the 04-05 is 16t front 40t rear

 

-1 front +2 rear on my 05

 

yes mate, you need a speedo healer.

 

No worries

 

Yup thats me as well -1 +2 with a speedo healer

 

Thanks for all the replies so far, the most popular so far seems to be the -1 F + 2 R. Any problems with the 15 T sprocket running tigher over the smaller radiust causing vibration with a 530 chain like Bladerider mentioned ?

Generally speaking, Is there a big difference between running a 525 chain as opposed to a 530 ?

Writing this on Xmas morn at 4-30 am..........I must be mad..........no comments on that please

 

Like Masterblader said, 15T 530 is a bit too small and can cause vibes and excessive wear. 525 is a bit lighter, sprockets a bit thinner. Not as strong as a 530, but I haven't bust a chain yet! This one has done 25,000 miles ! Wouldn't go to a 520 though! Can weigh my new 525 if ya want?

 

for -1 +2 definitely need a speedo healer . I aint bothered for just -1 front as i think its roughly 7 to 10 mph

FAO JM1 ......... Whats that web site you suggested before to work out how what gear changes affect your speedo ???

 

1992 the blade had a 530 as standard in, 1996 with the RRT it went to a 525 which shaved off over 3lbs from the overall weight as big H were playing the power to weight game. In 2000 it went back to the 530 section for better mileage . Racing and TD boys settle for for the 520 section which is even lighter stronger and more expensive.

 

Merry Xmas, I am always amazed by how much knowlege is contained here by board members. You guys are impressive, it's like a motorcycle wickepedia only a lot better. Cheers.

 

Masterblader is! He can bore for England.!!!

 

following this with interest just trying to decide what to get for mine

 

+2 at the rear for me.
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