do you have the stock exhaust can? shouldn't be that loud if you do... my yosh pipe gets crackin and I love that.
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Originally posted by H-2 CHARLIE View Poststock gears are the best unless you drop one up ft and gain pull aways and loose some on top
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Originally posted by raidinmd View Postah, I can barely hear the bike at that speed with all the wind noise..http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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'90 Suzuki 750 Kat
"Shut up and drink your gin" - Fagin (Oliver Twist)
"But, as is the usual scenario with a Harley it was off-line when it crashed," Schwantz added dryly.
"You didn't hear what I meant to say" - my Son
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Originally posted by TRPUT View PostThere is no "best". There is "best for intended use". I'm running 16/39 because the bike is used 90% for touring. Revs at our legal limit dropped from around 5000rpm to 3900rpm. Economy significantly improved. Much more relaxed. Stock gearing is simply the best compromise.
At your 16/39 setup, did you have to modify the stock 118 chain length too? what was there to grind off to make the 16 fit?
As for wind noise, I have the Caberg Modus flip up and it's "terrible" when it comes to aerodynamic noise .. I need a flip up, and wish I'd gone for the Nolan N104 instead.
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Originally posted by Eastern Bloc View PostExactly! it's all about intended use. I'm a tourer myself, and I'd settle for a 16/44 setup since we're 2 up on most tours so can't afford to loose much torque with 150kg "330 lbs" net weight on the saddle..
At your 16/39 setup, did you have to modify the stock 118 chain length too? what was there to grind off to make the 16 fit?
114 link chain (on a post Kat) is spot on. ie lose 2 links.
Grinding ... you'll see when you fit it up. It's almost the centre mounting post to the rear of the sprocket which just catches the sprocket. You don't have to cut it right off - just nick out enough so the sprocket spins freely. The sprocket clears the bolt.
However, standard rear sprockets run to 42T, so you could take an easier option and just run 15/42 which will achieve almost the same as 16/44. It's then a cheaper option to swap a 16T into the front if you want to go the next step.
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bumping with another question, so I installed the new chain and sprockets and the RK I got came pre-coated in a heavy white looking grease, should I leave that on or give it a complete chain cleaning and re-lube it with chain wax?1999 Suzuki Katana 750F
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Originally posted by raidinmd View Postbumping with another question, so I installed the new chain and sprockets and the RK I got came pre-coated in a heavy white looking grease, should I leave that on or give it a complete chain cleaning and re-lube it with chain wax?
At minimal wipe off the excess. (or you will have a nasty mess under the chain cover.)
It's a chain grease, the same stuff they use in side the links. There will be a tiny tube of it for the master link when you assemble it. It's not quite the same as general purpose chain lube. I would clean off the excess and lube the chain going forward with the appropriate lube. If you prefer a really "clean" looking chain with light weight lube, then your gonna wanna do a heavier cleaning for the grease.
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
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You still haven't got a cover??
Thanks for the props...http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
http://www.lunchtimecigar.com
'90 Suzuki 750 Kat
"Shut up and drink your gin" - Fagin (Oliver Twist)
"But, as is the usual scenario with a Harley it was off-line when it crashed," Schwantz added dryly.
"You didn't hear what I meant to say" - my Son
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