SM gearing
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madmanreevo
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SM gearing
think i read knackered uses 15/42 gearing on his SM, what are others using?
I want to get as near a damn right first ttime as possible as im a tightarse and dont want to buy loads of sprockets
I want to get as near a damn right first ttime as possible as im a tightarse and dont want to buy loads of sprockets
3rd CRM250 MK2, rebuilt incl Braided hoses,powdercoated,one off bronze swingarm bushes,taper head bearings,hard chromed fork, poweredcoated rear spring and rebuilt. custom graphics, also own TL1000s, Aprillia RS250 (300 kit stage 3 tuned), Yamaha RD400c
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knackeredMk1
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Re: SM gearing
You are correct.
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twistednuts
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Re: SM gearing
Im on 14/42 but ive said before 1st gear is almost none existant. Top end is fine.
I dont understand gear ratios, if i put a 15 up front will 1st gear last longer? Or do i need a 13?
I dont understand gear ratios, if i put a 15 up front will 1st gear last longer? Or do i need a 13?
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abigsupermoto
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Re: SM gearing
it will last longer a 13 will be worse than your 14twistednuts wrote:Im on 14/42 but ive said before 1st gear is almost none existant. Top end is fine.
I dont understand gear ratios, if i put a 15 up front will 1st gear last longer? Or do i need a 13?
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twistednuts
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Re: SM gearing
Good stuff, cheers for that. I'll order one pronto