sprocket gearing

[ROD]

i want to have more power down low what sprockets do i change up or down not over the top so its on one wheel or me on my but

[gggsxr11]

don't worry about the sprockets just wind up the throttle and drop the clutch that should do it.

[BLACKZOOK]

What gearing do you have now mate. The easiest way to get more pickup is to drop one tooth off the front, go down to a 16 for a gen 1 or to a 17 front on a gen 2.

I run 16 - 42 on the gen 1 turbo and 17 45 on the gen 2 1441.

Makes them both snappy

You will also need a speedo healer to correct for any gearing changes.

[ROD]

What gearing do you have now mate. The easiest way to get more pickup is to drop one tooth off the front, go down to a 16 for a gen 1 or to a 17 front on a gen 2.

I run 16 - 42 on the gen 1 turbo and 17 45 on the gen 2 1441.

Makes them both snappy

You will also need a speedo healer to correct for any gearing changes.

Thanks Bruce

[drworm]

There is a site called gearing commander.has all the info on all bikes including what the swing arm length is compared to stock, so you know if it will fit.

[ROD]

There is a site called gearing commander.has all the info on all bikes including what the swing arm length is compared to stock, so you know if it will fit.

[drworm]

BTW, 16 on the front is the cheapest and definitely fits, makes a noticable difference. I think it actually makes the speedo more accurate, as they tend to read higher than actual from the factory.

[ROD]

If i go 16/17 - 45 will stock chain fit or will i need new chain sorry should do my own research but would rather get my info of guys i no

[gravy]

If i go 16/17 - 45 will stock chain fit or will i need new chain sorry should do my own research but would rather get my info of guys i no

Hi Mate, I dropped 1 tooth down on the front on my GSXR1000 and there was no need to change the chain.

[drworm]

I ran 16/43 on standard chain no worries. According to gearing commander it is 9mm closer swing arm length. I think 16 45 would be pushing it , as it is 17.5 shorter than stock, and probably wouyldnt fit. Also it is probably too short a ratio for the busa.
I was very hapy with 16/43, and only recently needed a new chain. Decided to go 17/46 as it is the same ratio, and biger front sprocket gives longer chain life. 17 /46 with a 114 link chain (2 links more than stock gen1, same as gen2) is 8mm shorter than stock.

[ROD]

Ok guys thanks for your help i will just go a 16 on the front and see how that goes

Dont want Rossie giving me his famous quote

[drworm]

I dit it in stages, first the 16 front, then when that novelty wears off, the 43 rear.

[ROD]

The bike is a Gen 2 wich i think have a 43 rear ? should have mentioned it was my gen 2

[PostmanPete]

I'd start with a 17 front and see how that feels.
I changed from a 17 to a 16 on my first gen 1, made it a nicer bike, puts the speedo out even more tho!

Cheers

[gsx1395]

ive got 17/43 on my gen 2 and its more fun to ride, (wheelstands are more controlable but it comes up quicker) we have run 16/43 using the standard chain on the gen 2 as well but where using a shifter on it for the drag strip, extended and stock swingarm