Just looking for some who've changed their gears and liked it!

I just bought an 06 and pulled out the flies. Loved it. Just ordered the Muzzy m14 exhaust and power commander. Honestly I am on the fence with gears because I am a top end junky, but also loves when the front end comes up real easy. Whats the best compromise. Figure I would ask you all who have done it and then just do it once.

Thanks in advance :)

Todd

Heck-you aint hard to please are ya! Okay-me-17/42.Wasn't enough pop for me.Went to 16/42-NICE-give ya the wheelies-BUT-I topped out at 182 mph(I loves top end as well!!!).So far-enjoy this gearing combo-gives plenty of punch to yer "no-fly zone" mod there.Went with 16/43(for a short bit).Lost quite a bit of top end-HOWEVER-the engine and trans seemed to be quite transformed.She shifted a lot smoother,quicker,and had a good bit of acceleration.BUT-I didn't keep it on there long enough to check out her real potential with that gearing.When I saw 6th gear approaching so quickly-and having my fuel mileage drop-I wasn't willing to sacrifice that for "more punch"She always seemed like she should be "going into another gear" when she was in 6th.16/42 is IMO a very good medium.Plenty of kick,and still retains decent fuel mileage.

* Last updated by: blue07 on 12/1/2009 @ 1:54 AM *

^^16/43 seems to be the most popular choice from all I've read. I always wonder about 17/45. How come nobody ever leaves the front sprocket and goes to a 45 in back?

How come nobody ever leaves the front sprocket and goes to a 45 in back?

^^Thanks. What is so bad about shortening the wheelbase - rougher ride, maybe? A longer chain won't give you a wheelbase similar to OEM?

Being that we are "blurbing" a little about gearing and top end,,,,,(I'm not a top end guy at all! ) my combo of a 16/41 with no speedo healer or top end derestrictions netted me a top speed (GPS verified) of............169.2 mph.

It felt faster though...............I love that line !!!

* Last updated by: Beondwacko on 12/2/2009 @ 8:19 AM *

agree with tuneit when you change the rear it can get costly. remember for ever tooth you go down on the front it equals +3 on the rear. so for the budget minded person $20 is cheaper than $200+

* Last updated by: scottjkyl on 12/2/2009 @ 6:37 AM *

It felt faster though...............I love that line !!!

What they are feeling is more thrust.
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The 14 is already a MONSTER with a shorter wheelbase combined with twisting the throttle hard it’s likely to put you on your back.
Perfect for those who like wheelies!

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2006 ZX14, MUZZY M14, flies removed, PC III custom tune, vortex -1,+2, front strap, vortex lowering links, Extensions, Shinko u-soft.
2006 ZX10, Full Ti Tsukigi, flies removed, PC III custom tune, K&N, vortex lowering links. Shinko U-SOFT.

I just put on a 43 tooth rear sprocket and I really enjoy it. I wasn't looking for a major difference and the 43 gives me a little extra pickup down low. I'm sure it will still go as fast as I want it to go, since I don't have a straight away around here where I get over 130.

Haven't noticed any significant difference in gas mileage, but I don't pay that much attention. I have a 4WD van that costs $75 to fill the tank. After that filling the bike is NBD! Probably would have been happy with 44 also but I tend to do stuff in small steps. I've heard that the 16T front makes a little noise.
I did need a longer chain too which is more $ than the sprocket. I especially like that it is reving a little higher in slow zones and parking lots. Without restrictions in the exhaust, it runs a little rough at 15k-25k. This smooths it out some. And then makes a strong get-away!

Hey Sharkey-drop that front now with that 43 rear(16 up front)."a little extra pickup down low"....no chain lengthening either.MMMmmmmmmmmmm.........16/43-nice sportbike feel with that one

What about the noise factor? Is it really significant?

I'll tell ya-I noticed a wee bit of gear whine at first-but that went away after a bit.NOT offensive actually.You want to get the Zephyr sprocket however(16T)-it's got the rubber dampeners on it like our stock 17's.(I think it's a 95 Zephyr?)Somewhere in that year range.You WILL be surprised how quickly you run through the gears-it won't be your imagination(speed increase).But it will seem weird at first.

* Last updated by: blue07 on 12/3/2009 @ 10:15 AM *

agree with tuneit when you change the rear it can get costly. remember for ever tooth you go down on the front it equals +3 on the rear. so for the budget minded person $20 is cheaper than $200+

Scott I think you meant to say -1 in the front is = to 2 1/2 in the back ?

What is so bad about shortening the wheelbase - rougher ride, maybe?

I used to pick on you for posts like this one often...