Hi guys. My bike is near new but I've realised that the gearing is too high; I have to go into first on occasion and can't ride around roundabouts/ corners properly. To sum it up, quoted from another thread: "For me it is not so much greater acceleration, but hopefully better rideability in town in lower gears".
I want the same: to move out of 1st quicker (everyone else I know moves out of 1st within six foot and never goes back unless they stop). I'm not bothered about lowering the top speed, but conversely, I definitely do not want to be wheelying as I don't have the skills. I just want less clutch-slipping and the revs to be a bit higher at low, town speeds.
So, questions:
i. Not a fan of going to smaller front sprocket, so shall I go for 44 or 45 rear? My KTM was highly-geared at 16/40 (2.50, Hyper is 2.80, so not as bad), but my Husqvarna was 15/45 (3.0) and the latter was fine. But, is the lighter 'single' more suited to that combo, or, will the Hyper be more manic with that gearing, because it has twice the power? I am kind-of hoping someone will recommend 44 (2.93) and say it'll suit me and be a good compromise, but am worried it might be too subtle and cost even more to go to 45.
ii. Do I need to consider the 520 option? To be honest I don't really understand it, apart from that it's a lighter, more race oriented option. Are there downsides, apart from that it might wear more quickly? I won't need to change the sprockets regularly so don't need quick-change option. If someone can explain things and either recommend or not, that would be great. If it's unanimously considered to be the best, I want it. I'm like that. LOL
iii. Whether I'm going for 520 or not, which brand shall I choose? Is there a DP option (just to make things easier, as dealer will do the work) or shall I avoid that and go Supersprox, seeing as I'm in the UK?
iv. If I stick with 525, keeping front sprocket and buying a Supersprox 44 rear for instance, should I consider buying a better quality or lighter counter sprocket of the same size? (15). Sorry if that's a dumb question. Also, do I buy the same brand for everything, as some of you guys seem to have different brands for all three parts. So, if you can recommend specific set-ups, brand of chain, what length etc, that would be ideal as I want to make the change quickly so that I can start enjoying.
Sorry for the lengthy post; all answers and advice greatly appreciated.
I want the same: to move out of 1st quicker (everyone else I know moves out of 1st within six foot and never goes back unless they stop). I'm not bothered about lowering the top speed, but conversely, I definitely do not want to be wheelying as I don't have the skills. I just want less clutch-slipping and the revs to be a bit higher at low, town speeds.
So, questions:
i. Not a fan of going to smaller front sprocket, so shall I go for 44 or 45 rear? My KTM was highly-geared at 16/40 (2.50, Hyper is 2.80, so not as bad), but my Husqvarna was 15/45 (3.0) and the latter was fine. But, is the lighter 'single' more suited to that combo, or, will the Hyper be more manic with that gearing, because it has twice the power? I am kind-of hoping someone will recommend 44 (2.93) and say it'll suit me and be a good compromise, but am worried it might be too subtle and cost even more to go to 45.
ii. Do I need to consider the 520 option? To be honest I don't really understand it, apart from that it's a lighter, more race oriented option. Are there downsides, apart from that it might wear more quickly? I won't need to change the sprockets regularly so don't need quick-change option. If someone can explain things and either recommend or not, that would be great. If it's unanimously considered to be the best, I want it. I'm like that. LOL
iii. Whether I'm going for 520 or not, which brand shall I choose? Is there a DP option (just to make things easier, as dealer will do the work) or shall I avoid that and go Supersprox, seeing as I'm in the UK?
iv. If I stick with 525, keeping front sprocket and buying a Supersprox 44 rear for instance, should I consider buying a better quality or lighter counter sprocket of the same size? (15). Sorry if that's a dumb question. Also, do I buy the same brand for everything, as some of you guys seem to have different brands for all three parts. So, if you can recommend specific set-ups, brand of chain, what length etc, that would be ideal as I want to make the change quickly so that I can start enjoying.
Sorry for the lengthy post; all answers and advice greatly appreciated.