520 conversion and gearing change

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  1. Moon

    Moon Active Member

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    I'm going to give 520 conversion a go and I want to change the gearing for more acceleration.
    I have a 15t front sprocket, just wondering what other people are running on the rear sprocket.

    My original thought was -1 +2 so 15/44 has anyone else tried this? What was the top speed lowered too?
     
  2. Scott

    Scott Active Member

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    15/44 winner. Who cares about speed it feel u want
     
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    Do you run this on track or road or both?
     
  5. Scott

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    I do it on track but would say it feels like it would be good for road too
     
  6. Millsyboy

    Millsyboy New Member

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    I was also interested in reducing front sprocket for more lower down power. Do you think its worth going down one?
     
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    If this is done to a road bike would it need a speedo healer?
     
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    Yes it would, not only for Speedo accuracy but by default it increases the bikes true mileage reading also.
     
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    I have 520 conversion and -1/+2 gearing. Naturally the top speed will be lowered, but how many times per year (if ever) would you test your Fireblade's 180mph? :rolleyes:
    The gearing is brilliant for trackdays, but equally enjoyable for the road.

    Just be careful on the 1-3 gears, if you whack the throttle to full open... you will certainly do a wheelie :D
     

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