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Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:26 am
by mattUKNC
Snark wrote:I was advised to use 14/40 what would be the difference between that and 14/46 very newbie question im sure

Just like on your push bike;
Larger at the back = quicker acceleration off the mark, but limited top speed.
Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:01 pm
by VFR400+
mattUKNC wrote:Snark wrote:I was advised to use 14/40 what would be the difference between that and 14/46 very newbie question im sure

Just like on your push bike;
Larger at the back = quicker acceleration off the mark, but limited top speed.
Makes sense, was a stupid question now I think about it.
Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:58 pm
by Drunkn Munky
ok ok hold up a minute here lads i sugested 14/46 for a joke, only a crazy fool would run that gearing on the road, actually i think i remember gareth running something silly like this. Ive tried 14/44 on the RVF and it was a major handfull.
+2 on the rear is a nice combination for the road if you find standard gearing abit sluggish, i say stick with standard and learn to corner faster

Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:01 pm
by mattUKNC
I'm sure GF supplied 14/46...I'd better double check...

Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:02 pm
by ibby4585
Drunkn Munky wrote:ok ok hold up a minute here lads i sugested 14/46 for a joke, only a crazy fool would run that gearing on the road, actually i think i remember gareth running something silly like this. Ive tried 14/44 on the RVF and it was a major handfull.
+2 on the rear is a nice combination for the road if you find standard gearing abit sluggish, i say stick with standard and learn to corner faster

Hehe, 14 - 46 classic. Love to see that

Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:06 pm
by ibby4585
I've got a brand new anodised Renthal rear 42 teeth here you can have for 25quid posted?
Kris
Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:08 pm
by Drunkn Munky
mattUKNC wrote:I'm sure GF supplied 14/46...I'd better double check...

Fit em, worth the laugh. I wanna have a go on it tho
Matt what the fuck is a 09 Subrosa pandora? i know you like odd ball bikes but ive never heard of this one
Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:16 pm
by mattUKNC
Drunkn Munky wrote:mattUKNC wrote:I'm sure GF supplied 14/46...I'd better double check...

Fit em, worth the laugh. I wanna have a go on it tho
Matt what the fuck is a 09 Subrosa pandora? i know you like odd ball bikes but ive never heard of this one
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Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:04 pm
by CMSMJ1
you'll have a fight geting a 46 to actually fit mate... I had a 45 that was a bastard.
14/41 for the win!
(saying that, I am going back to std or poss 15/41 when I need another chain)
Re: Chain sprockets which one??
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:09 pm
by Drunkn Munky
ibby4585 wrote:I've got a brand new anodised Renthal rear 42 teeth here you can have for 25quid posted?
Kris
Might have that off you pal, it'll be ok for trackdays