WHAT GEARING

[bigoltool]

Sice the 08 Busa is coming with (correct me if I'm Wrong ) 18/43 stock which is still quite close (2.38:1 vs 2.35:1) numerically to the 17/40 stock gearing. How come you never here about folks sticking an 18 tooth countershaft sprocket on our "old" Busa's? I would think that the bigger wheels at both ends would help chain life alot! You would most likely have to have an extra link or two in the chain but?

 

[kennym4]

(Professor @ Jul. 18 2007,09:06) I run a 16/42 at the strip. I don't like it on the street but many do. I prefer crusing at lower rpms and bit tamer hit. I usually run a 17/42 or 17/40 on the street. Yes the 16/42 makes a big difference.  Try a 16/40 to get a feel for it. It is a cheap easy swap and it will give you an idea if you want more or not.

how do you like the 17/42 ?

sounds like the 16/42 is a wheelie machine ?
that would be fun, for a while, but not what I'm looking for.

See, that's why I ask YOU GUYS !!!!

Id be on some highway on my back !!!

 

[Busa444]

I'm using 17/43 with speedo-healer and lovin every minute of it

 

[extreemachine]

17/42 sounds like the plan! I have stock gearing now 17/40. I ride ALL street use. No track, no top end, well sometimes if conditions are right

So how much does it cost Approximately for the gears? I can use stock chain I think for this change. As long as it is new etc..??
Thanks!!