Gearing question

[Giddsy]

Have searched previous posts but not sure of answer so...

What do you reckon

a) drop one on front and add one on rear (15/42)

or

b) keep front the same and add two to rear (16/43)

Am looking for more fun but don't want it to be totally crazy all of the time...

Thanks for your input...

James

[Pete.L]

I'm a rear man myself

Supposed to be kinder on the chain but I still managed to wear them out pretty quick. Also think it's the best mod out there for the bucks

Pete.l

[Jonesey]

I went for 17/43 and it definitely gives it more shove (well fells like it anyway)
Good mod for a few quid.
Chris.

[mik_str]

17/43 would actually be taller than the stock 16/41....

15/42 is slightly lower than 16/43. Either one will improve acceleration noticeably.

Use the link below if you want to get an idea about the outcomes of various combinations:
http://superhawkforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8821

[Giddsy]

Thanks all.

That is a great speadsheet milk_str, cheers.

15/42 looks like it should be more than fine....

[sirch345]

Am looking for more fun but don't want it to be totally crazy all of the time...

Personally for what you're after I'd recommend a 43 tooth rear sprocket. It's definitely better than standard, but not too mental.

Chris.

[Giddsy]

Sorry guys another question on this.

I have looked on gearing commander and can't be totally sure of the answer.

If I go up 2 teeth on rear can I use standard chain length?

Same question for -1 front and +1 rear.

Thanks again for patience!

James

[Jonesey]

Thanks mik, you're quite right, I actually have 16/43!! (wakey wakey jonesey!)
Giddsy, with 16/43 I used standard chain and it was fine.
Chris.

[Giddsy]

Thought so - thanks Chris

[sirch345]

Giddsy, with 16/43 I used standard chain and it was fine.
Chris.

I'll 2nd that but the wheel will be pretty much up to the front of the slots in the swingarm.

You want one of these for a Hornet, this will fit the firestorm as it's the same, apart from, it has 43 teeth and not 41:-
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.aspx ... ier3url=JT

**EDIT** It won't allow me to link direct to the Hornet one, but you can do that yourself from the drop down menu in the link. Here's a pic of the exact one. Right code and price included:-


HTH,

Chris.

[Giddsy]

Thanks a lot for that Chris - spot on!

Ordered now so looking forward to fitting...