What Gearing do you have
 

Just wondering what all of you other guys are running? I know many have the 15/43 but just wondering how many other combos are out there? And are you using the stock 102 length chain for your gearing? I am currently running the stock 16/41 but was thinking of trying to use 16/44 to get the shortest wheelbase but unsure if I can do it with the stock chain. I am going to be getting a new chain but since I dont want to make a 103 length chain just wondering if a stock length would work for 16/44. Since it may not work I may end up with a 16/43 or 15/43.

go with 16/43. im at 16/45 and it gets way too buzzy. i want to go back to stock, but i need to get a new rivet link, as you have to add length due to increased circumference to accomodate more teeth on the sprocket, and i have to cut it off and go down in length. (and put the new rivet link on). more and more im starting to think that stock gearing is just fine. i might try thew 16/43, but we'll see

16/43... I fiddeled around with most options, but settled on this... a bit more punch of the line than stock, but not too buzzy on the highway...

+1 on 16/43! I ran 15/43 for a while, but it was too buzzy, so I went to 16/43 and it's just right:)

Also, most new chains are 110 links so you can do whatever you want and just cut chain to length...

Also, I went with 520 and like it fine...

Good luck bro!

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You gotta chime in on the poll for that gearing combo you got even if you don't like it.

16/43 520 conv. Works good for me.

I have the 15/43 combo and I love it. I commute 52 miles in a day for work on mostly the highway and it does'nt bother me. I thought it would at first but after a week I didn't notice the extra revs. The extra punch it gives is great. The 16/43 combo would work good too.

I love this gear calc util give top power speed gear change range every thing chk this out if ya wanna know what your bike will do i have verified this and its very acurate......


This is my setup right now with the 15/41

It is a excel spreadsheet Extension XLS

Chains always have an even number of links. You can't make a 103 link chain.

I got 15/43 with 520 set up, and about 4 to 5 mph off when riding at speed:75mph

15/42(-1/+1). Can't comment on the poll because my option is not there. Equivalent (ratio-wise) to going to 16/44.8 (+0/+3.8). Not too buzzy on the interstate, works w/ the stock chain, and I can still get 38+ mpg, at least while riding behind my wife on her V-star...

I just swapped out my stockers with a 15/43 setup and the bike is a whole different animal! acceleration is insane! it is like adding 20hp to stock. cheap and easy mod with maximum gain.

Yep, it's a nice ratio unless you run up & down the interstate commuting like I do:( I changed the 15 back to a 16 and left the 43 and I like it mo better...RC:D

Just had my 1st ride yesterday with the new 15/43 and I have to say its perfect for the Malibu canyons! The 1st gear wheelies are too fun with this gearing as well. Now I need a speedo healer!

15x43. I am going to 16x43or 42 when this wears out. Drop the highway rpm's.

I've been thinking about this during my first month on the bike. Have stock gearing now and its perfect for 30-60 MPH twisties in 2nd & 3rd gear. But on tighter & slower stuff I hit this gray area between 1st & 2nd I don't like. I'd like to be able to do them in 2nd. I ride the freeway in 4th of 5th, not even sure if I've used 6th gear on the bike. Figure I'll be doing a gear change when my chain wears out.

That's exaclty how I felt. Now it's 2nd gear in the tight canyons almost all the time with the 15/43. While I was on the PCH doin ~70 it felt fine to me as well. I don't think I even hit 6th gear.

16/43 works for me. You can keep the stock chain size and still get a lil more pep in your step. I am on the highway half the time for most trips I take. Hardly use 6th unless I'm running 80+.

My 16/43 puts me in the range of 5-6K rpms running interstate speeds in 6th gear, so I could use a 7th;)
RC

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side note but that reminds me of my single year commuting home to Santa Monica from the Valley on Topanga Canyon Blvd... wish I had the Superhawk back then.