Anyone running 16-44 gearing??

[Southside Playa]

Is anyone running 16-44, if so, how do you like/dislike it?? I am currently running 16-42, but I rode a buddy's bike this weekend with a 17-44. Talk about hellified low-end torque and launching power!!

I am wondering if I will get more with a 16-44 or 16-45??

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[keys]

I just replaced my sprokets and chain, but stayed with stock gearing. I couldn't imagine going that route. You'll need a new rear tire every month and a half.

 

[Professor]

With a strutted rear I'm guessing it is a strip only deal. Your 16-42 is about the same as his 17-44. At the strip you really need to tune it to your weight, desired rpm and gear you want to cross the line with. I run a 16-42. I've ran a 16-43, but the 42 is bit better for me. The 17-44 has the potential to be a bit easier on chains.

 

[thepushercg]

I have the 16/43 right now, more front end action over the 17/43 i was running
and as allways the professor is right .

 

[SANDFLEA85]

I was at the local shop today discussing the same thing with the owner (well known in Philly area) telling him I was thinking of going to a 17/43,he told me since I have NOS and 99% of my ride is street that its not worth it for me.he said he only suggests changing sprockets if its soley a drag bike,he said it would be "howling"at 55mph with the 17/43 on normal rides.....what do you guys feel about this? I really didnt think it would do any unnecasary harm when not dragging but apparently he feels its not a good idea for me...hmmmm??

 

[GMbusa]

Sounds like a certain owner doesn't know much about gearing and is repeating the "he said, she said deal". 16/42 is perfect for riding in the mountains and local areas. If you do alot of distance riding then you won't want a 16/42 setup. The 17/43 will be fine and give you alittle more grunt.

 

[chevelle]

sounds to me like he knows plenty,a street bike with spray dosn't need a lot of gear

 

[SANDFLEA85]

(chevelle @ Feb. 05 2007,15:14) sounds to me like he knows plenty,a street bike with spray dosn't need a lot of gear

this is pretty much what he was getting at.

btw,there are no Mountains in Philly,just looooong straight highways,if you know what I mean..haha

 

[QUINNMOTORSPORT]

i see both side of the story on the gearing but your not on the spray all the time. so the gear change will work great for all around driving i have 17-44 and on the street its sick i have yet to spray it to see what my rpm's are at the end of the 1320. to see if i need more gear of less.

 

[chevelle]

agreed.....everyone has a different idea on what works with gearing,i seem to go against the grain on this one

to me changing gearing should be about improving accelleration,if you can't pin the throttle in 1st (without letting off,because of a giant wheelstand or blowing the tire off) and hit the shift button when the light comes on,whats the point ?

 

[1 BAD 2K]

Here's what I understand about gearing. my .02C
17/44 gear ratio 2.59
17/42 2.47
17/40 2.35 stock

16/44 2.75
16/42 2.63
16/40 2.50

If you notice a 17/44 and 16/42 are close in gearing ratio's.

 

[Professor]

Here is a chart.
Sprocket Ratio. % difference between stock and selected gearing. RPM based on stock gearing.

RPM RPM RPM RPM
Ratio % from Stock 2500 3000 5000 10000
15 38 2.533 7.67 2692 3768 5383 10767
15 39 2.600 10.50 2763 3868 5525 11050
15 40 2.667 13.33 2833 3967 5667 11333
15 41 2.733 16.17 2904 4066 5808 11617
15 42 2.800 19.00 2975 4165 5950 11900
15 43 2.867 21.83 3046 4264 6092 12183
15 44 2.933 24.67 3117 4363 6233 12467
15 45 3.000 27.50 3188 4463 6375 12750
15 46 3.067 30.33 3258 4562 6517 13033
16 38 2.375 0.94 2523 3533 5047 10094
16 39 2.438 3.59 2590 3626 5180 10359
16 40 2.500 6.25 2656 3719 5313 10625
16 41 2.563 8.91 2723 3812 5445 10891
16 42 2.625 11.56 2789 3905 5578 11156
16 43 2.688 14.22 2855 3998 5711 11422
16 44 2.750 16.88 2922 4091 5844 11688
16 45 2.813 19.53 2988 4184 5977 11953
16 46 2.875 22.19 3055 4277 6109 12219
17 38 2.235 -5.00 2375 3325 4750 9500
17 39 2.294 -2.50 2438 3413 4875 9750
17 40 2.353 0.00 2500 3500 5000 10000
17 41 2.412 2.50 2563 3588 5125 10250
17 42 2.471 5.00 2625 3675 5250 10500
17 43 2.529 7.50 2688 3763 5375 10750
17 44 2.588 10.00 2750 3850 5500 11000
17 45 2.647 12.50 2813 3938 5625 11250
17 46 2.706 15.00 2875 4025 5750 11500
18 38 2.111 -10.28 2243 3140 4486 8972
18 39 2.167 -7.92 2302 3223 4604 9208
18 40 2.222 -5.56 2361 3306 4722 9444
18 41 2.278 -3.19 2420 3388 4840 9681
18 42 2.333 -0.83 2479 3471 4958 9917
18 43 2.389 1.53 2538 3553 5076 10153
18 44 2.444 3.89 2597 3636 5194 10389
18 45 2.500 6.25 2656 3719 5313 10625
18 46 2.556 8.61 2715 3801 5431 10861