Old timer needs your gearing help!

[elevsec50]

Hello new to the site and need your help on gearing, I picked up a 02 hayabusa last year that has a stock wheelbase, brocks pipe, clutch mod, power commander and down one tooth on the front. with it lowered 3 and the front end strapped my best is 9.81 at 143 with a 60 ft of 1.61, suited up I am 250lbs.and 50 years old, I just love this stuff, this year i am going 6 over on the arm and will never ride it on the street, so what is the best 1/4 mile gearing. last year on a good run it was at 11000 in 4th gear at the traps. should i go up 2 or 3 on the back or will this over gear it. your help is much appreaceated.

 

[twotonevert]

Welcome to the Org, wish I could answer your question. Please be patient, there will be many answers for you. You need need to talk to the Professor.

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[bubba@slr]

i would try the 43 it should put you near the top of 5th gear at the traps. i ran 1 down 4 up on my 02 at 64 inch wb and i was 245lbs back then.

 

[newman]

Sorry can't help, but welcome to the org.

 

[dragonbusa]

I"m at 16/47 and trap in 5th