[JWC]

Changed front & rear sprocket - Went to 16 front and 40 rear. Will not go back to OEM again. I'm not into speeds over 200 km/h but love the torque. This combination is perfect for our type of roads, speed limit and of course the twisties! Much better riding experience!!

 

[steve59]

In effect swapping an overdrive 6th gear, you have a granny 1st gear? It really depends where you live and ride, huh? Personally I like having that really tall 6th to nurse me to a fuel station when I get down to low fuel.

 

[JWC]

In effect swapping an overdrive 6th gear, you have a granny 1st gear? It really depends where you live and ride, huh? Personally I like having that really tall 6th to nurse me to a fuel station when I get down to the last bar.

I just love the GRUNT I now have!! Will not change back. I always start with a full tank - play HARD in the twisties and mountains - can do 270 km if I'm just enjoying a nap on the bike or 230 if I "play" No problem with fuel station along the road! Regards.

 

[redman]

Did you really need to take the clutch slave of? 🐵

 

[GaryCulb]

Did you really need to take the clutch slave of? 🐵

Yep, makes changing out the front sprocket allot easier.

Been running on the 16/40 front and rear sprocket now for 3 years. Highly Recommend!!

Don't forget to replace the
SECURING PLATE TOOTHED
60033034000

Best,

Doc

 

[JWC]

Did you really need to take the clutch slave of? 🐵

Yes, but it is easy...

 

[Troppo]

I went up 2 on the back...that was enough.

 

[leavittjim]

I just love the GRUNT I now have!! Will not change back. I always start with a full tank - play HARD in the twisties and mountains - can do 270 km if I'm just enjoying a nap on the bike or 230 if I "play" No problem with fuel station along the road! Regards.

I have been running 16/40 for the last 20,000 miles on my 2019 SDGT, and it has nothing to do with a granny 1st gear. It means you can ride the canyons in 3rd gear without having to over-rev 2nd gear all of the time. Plus since 4,000 RPMs in 6th gear = 70 MPH, it makes it perfect for riding on the freeway without losing your license.

 

[Troppo]

The stock SD-R and GT gearing will not pull 100 km/hr in 6th - the Oz national speed limit.

+2 on the back fixes the problem.

 

[Hairway_to_Steven]

. . . will not pull 100 km/hr in 6th

What does this mean?

 

[Sean_K]

What does this mean?

A guess: with stock gearing at 100 kph in 6th the RPM is below effective power for overtakes, etc.

 

[JWC]

A guess: with stock gearing at 100 kph in 6th the RPM is below effective power for overtakes, etc.

It has enough power in OEM state, however with the 16:40 gearing is is just so much better!

 

[StinkyYamaLinky]

My 2015 was -1 CS because we did a lot of urban riding, sometimes I'd have passenger around town. But it made 1st to 2nd REALLY short. I even purchased an aftermarket quickshifter. Reading old threads on gearing changes it seems I forgot to use a new toothed CS ring, ha.
After today's ride I'm definitely going +2 rear (oem CS) on the Gen 3 with QS because my urban riding is minimal and passenger pegs were taken off. FWIW I'm 75kg geared up.

 

[KiwiEd]

It has enough power in OEM state, however with the 16:40 gearing is is just so much better!

Totally agree, 16/40 is great for the twisties. Using a 114 instead of a 112 chain is also an improvement I've made. For the track I go to 16/41.