Bad azz machine

kramerdm · 06-15-2005, 12:50 PM

Just traded my ZX11 in for an 02 RC51. Wow. The RC is suprisingly nimbly for its size. The only mod I have is Akrapovic slip-ons. What is the best gearing, I mean it wheels fine in 1st but 2nd and 3rd its weak especially on take off. Thanks for the help all.

V V V · 06-16-2005, 12:21 AM

Go up 15 teeth in the rear.

kramerdm · 06-16-2005, 10:23 AM

Wow is that how they do it on the East Side. Maybe I should talk to someone on the WEST COAST where we ride a lot more. I have heared 15-41 is the way to go, any input is good. thanks

FryDaddy · 06-16-2005, 12:19 PM

I have the 15/42 on my 03 RC. Any more than that and you will probably be wheeling thru 3rd under hard acceleration.

V V V · 06-16-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kramerdm

Wow is that how they do it on the East Side. Maybe I should talk to someone on the WEST COAST where we ride a lot more. I have heared 15-41 is the way to go, any input is good. thanks

Ride a lot more? I ride year around. Average 20k miles a year. You just want to do wheelies it seems. Find a different bike to do wheelies on. The RC was made for turns.

Also listen to FryDaddy, that seems to be the best gearing for the RC.

kramerdm · 06-16-2005, 02:22 PM

Ya I used to ride in the snow too, I would just super-glue a ski on the front tire. What method do you use? Thanks for the advise FryDaddy.

Blade-Runner · 06-16-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kramerdm

Ya I used to ride in the snow too, I would just super-glue a ski on the front tire. What method do you use? Thanks for the advise FryDaddy.

Smart ass.

Josh D · 06-17-2005, 11:07 PM

I have 15/41 AFAM/Stealth with a 520 conversion and it works great. If you do this, I recommend using Jim Ahlman's speedo recalibrator.