Suggested gearing for RA?

[bdomenz]

I'm on a 2005 Honda 600rr for the first time.

What gearing would be recommended for a starting point?

Thanks much!

- Bob

[Scotty Ryan]

Bob - i would start at a 17 - 24.... Jk - honestly i don't have any idea - but i do know that the Honda 600's don't make much low or mid - and thats not going to help matters much since your going to have to gear the bike tall enough to stay out of the rev limiter while still keeping the R's low enough to still make power at the end of the straight. Most bikes quit making power about 500 RPM or sobefore redline. Entering turn 1 - and prolly more pronounced would be turn 5 cause of the down hill approach.

[Scotty Ryan]

I'll be there starting Wednesday - through Sunday. We can talk - when are you heading up?

[Team_Serpent]

My best guess for your bike (which by the way I know little about) as a good starting point for Road America, would be the stock gear ratio.

How did your father's day trackday go?

[bdomenz]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the input. I think stock gearing is it for starting out.

I'm going up Thursday eve. Plan to race Fri, Sat, Sun. Can't wait. I'm thinking of doing a HW class or two just to be in light grids. Even though I'll be way out motored - it's only my second time out on the bike and WOW what a freaking HUGE/COOL difference than the SV. Did Putnam for a Saturday on Fathers Day weekend. Was a blast. I can't believe how amazingly different the 600 is (and yes, I know the Honda isn't even a top bike in this class).

My analogy:
- Riding the SV is/was like riding a bottle rocket.
- The 600rr is like riding a laser-guided missle. Woooohoooo!!!

Don't know why I waited so long. Wish I made the transition years ago.

Jason - I didn't get to hook up with your guy due to schedules. But i'd like to get his number again. I'm thinking he might be a good option to do maintenance in between races/trackdays for me - and also give it the once over since I bought it used. I'd like to have someone really put it though a fine tooth comb.

Scotty see you at RA.

Jason are you going?

[bdomenz]

BTW - I'm going to be pitting with Mike Gardner and the bunch that he hangs out with...

Let me know what area you're going to set up pit at and we'll try to set up camp in the same neighborhood.

[Speedballer347]

Not trying to threadjack.

I am heading up to RA with Quillman #32.
Gearing for a 2006 1K?
Can I get away with stock rear and -1 in the front?
TIA

[Jason748]

I'd start with 16/46 or 15/43... but kinda depends on your speed and riding style.

doh... Just realized I already replied to this on the NESBA forum... 

If you want to try something different track me down (yellow plated #82 - Copper & Black 05 600rr, I'll be there Wednesday night) I have some spare gears.

[Team_Serpent]

Yep, I'll be there Thursday evening as well, don't know where I'll be pitted as of yet but will look for you when we get there.

Glad to hear your happy with the new ride.  Bottle rockets and missiles    can't wait to hear your analogy for the difference between the classes as far as racing etiquette.

[gixxer188]

Not trying to threadjack.

I am heading up to RA with Quillman #32.
Gearing for a 2006 1K?
Can I get away with stock rear and -1 in the front?
TIA

I'll be there as well and I plan on running 16/42 maybe 43 with a 120/70 PRC front and a 190/55 medium-soft rear on my 2005 GSXR 1k.  If you're running a 190/50 you'll want to adjust your gearing for the smaller tire size.

[bdomenz]

I've heard about the "animal" class!

Does anyone know if Lithium is going to be at RA?

I've left him a few messages haven't heard back yet.

[Jason748]

Does anyone know if Lithium is going to be at RA?

I've left him a few messages haven't heard back yet.

Yep, Talked to rob last week, Lithium will be there.