Gen II Gearing

[Husky]

Just wondering if anyone with a Gen II and stock wheel base dropped 2 on the front sprocket for a 16/43 set up and if so how well did it work at the track, thanks.

 

[BA BUSA]

That's a big change...most guys are going +2 or +3 on the rear.

If you want that much...I would recommend not going with a 16 front on a Gen2...it puts too much stress on the chain, and with the extra tq and hp it will wear out the front sprocket quicker. I would try 17/46 first...its almost the same gear ratio as 16/43.
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[dadofthree]

You might even cause chain contact with the swingarm, besides the rear is just too easy if you decide you don't like it.

 

[squale147]

not to thread jack but i was wondering the samething?? is there really room for improvment over stock? and say i went with +3 up on the rear and left the front stock would it hurt the top speed??or help it get there??

 

[BA BUSA]

not to thread jack but i was wondering the samething?? is there really room for improvment over stock? and say i went with +3 up on the rear and left the front stock would it hurt the top speed??or help it get there??

You would lose some top end, but you will pull much harder to your max speed...
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[dadofthree]

not to thread jack but i was wondering the samething?? is there really room for improvment over stock? and say i went with +3 up on the rear and left the front stock would it hurt the top speed??or help it get there??

Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator


+ 3 limits a Gen II to 179 MPH

 

[Husky]

Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator


+ 3 limits a Gen II to 179 MPH

Just FYI I did the 16 on front and left the stock 43 on rear as this way I was able to stretch the wheel base a bit. At the track I was 3/10 quick and picked up 3 mph.

 

[dadofthree]

Cool