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Offline Giv'Er

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Gearing
« on: May 17, 2005, 12:30:48 pm »
I want to change the gearing of my bike.   Someone told me I should go -1 and +3, and that way I can use the same chain without having to change the length.  But would I be alright to just go +2 in the back without changing the chain??
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2005, 07:27:16 pm »
Yes it would be alright,I went down 1 in the front and 2 up in the rear.The bike worked really well.First of all do you need a new chain while your doing the change.
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2005, 07:40:49 pm »
I am using the same chain, but I should have reworded my question. I was thinking of just going +2 in the back and leaving the stock up front.  Would I be alright??
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2005, 07:56:43 pm »
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Chain length can be pre-calculated by:
Taking the difference in the number of teeth being changed and dividing by 2.
(Round up or down to the nearest even link, if you have a remainder such as .5)

Example(Stock 919 gearing 16/43 going to 15/45)
16 + 43 = 59
15 + 45 = 60
60 -59 = 1 divded by 2 = 0.5(Round to the nearest even number)
If you start with a chain that is 112 links: NO change required!!


Enjoy  8)
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2005, 08:02:10 pm »
thanks, so far, that is the best advice I have received.
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2005, 08:52:58 pm »
Alright, so now that I have figured out my gear options, does anyone know just how diffucult it is to change the front sprocket on a 01 gixxer??  Any helpfull tips of experience would be appreciated.
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2005, 08:46:31 am »
Grover how mechanical are you,It is really simple if you have tools.If you need a hand i can help.Some people say its better to change the front you will notice a bigger gain than 2 in the rear. ;D
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2005, 10:21:19 am »
Grover,
Hook up with rollingstone, he's done all that gearing changing on his RC-51, and they're supposed to be tricky bikes to work on. Plus he's got all the tools. ;D
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2005, 11:05:05 am »
I am mechanically inclined, I just have never done it before on a motorcycle.  I spent the morning taking some of the bike apart,  the only tool that I dont have is the socket for the front and the back.  I went today and ordered a new back tire and a new back sprocket. I already have the front one. 

Thanks for the offer though... but I was just looking for some tips to watch out for... 

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2005, 11:57:42 am »
No problem any time.Its a whole lot easier also with an impact gun.Sorry hope it isn't to late.
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2005, 07:13:36 pm »
Rollingstone, what are the odds of you being free in the morning??  I attempted the front sprocket tonight by myself, and well... I gave up too easily.  I needed a second hand, and maybe that impact would really come in handy. 
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2005, 01:25:09 am »
Hey grover i work nights so i won't be home till 1 or 2:30 depends if i go to the gym or not.If you want you will have to bring your bike to my place to use the impact gun.Let me know if you want to do it fri afternoon is good for me  or the weekend.
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2005, 08:46:44 am »
Yeah, Fri afternoon would be perfect for me. I am working nights too right now.

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2005, 09:49:52 am »
Grover,

I must ask, is that picture "in your forum profile"  really you or is it someone else?  :)
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2005, 10:08:22 am »
When I was younger and in my prime... ;)
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