Suggested gearing for RA?

[Scotty Ryan]

Hmm - Gearing on the 06 GSXR 1000??? Screw it - I'm running mine bone stock - everything - except pads - clip ons and bodywork...... I'm interested to see what lap times I can turn on the big bike compared to what I just did on the 600 at the AMA.... Bob - as far as parking goes - I think I will be pitted up top in the motorhome section - I'm going to be staying in Meghan's parents motorhome....

[Super Dave]

You have pads?

Or did you just buy Maxi pads?

[G 97]

You have pads?

Or did you just buy Maxi pads?

Why buy, when one could borrow from you?

[Scotty Ryan]

Oh - we have plenty of Maxi Pads for my mechanic Keith - Actually we got them at the "Brown Bear" in Elkhart Lake... But seriously - I finally got some pads for the beast.....

[Super Dave]

Why buy, when one could borrow from you?

We have them for your big bleeding hole. 

Get a life.

[G 97]

We have them for your big bleeding hole. 

Get a life.

You're telling me to get a life?, classic.  You made my day super.

[JBraun]

I'm thinking of doing a HW class or two just to be in light grids. Even though I'll be way out motored

Don't count on it. The draft plays a huge part at RA, my ZX6 will hang on to a 750 as long as I get in the draft.
Just crawl under the paint and let them suck you down the track. 

Plus there is no light grids at RA. everyone will be there.....

Good luck.

I think Jeff's gonna have to separate SD and Garth... again.

[Super Dave]

You're telling me to get a life?, classic.  You made my day super.

LOL!  Just wasting your time...

[ccs117]

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

What gearing would be recommended for a starting point?

Thanks much!

- Bob

Bob
Glad your getting to race the old ride.  I kinda miss it some.  I think others have steered you right.  I would start with 15 F 43 R to start with.  Have fun, if I wasn't hitting a MRA race, I'd be there.
Brent

[r1owner]

I just put a two teeth smaller rear sprocket on my 06 R6 to bring me to -1/45 but man, it moved that tire back a lot! 

How badly will this affect my handling?  I guess it would be better to have a longer wheelbase at RA anyway?

[Team_Serpent]

I believe stock gearing for an 06 R6 is 16/45 (or 281 ratio).  What do you mean by -1/45? Do you mean 15/45 (or 300 ratio)?  If so then a 16 up front will move the rear axle up a little and get you closer to where you need to be gearing wise (by the way, I usually do run a slightly longer wheel base at RA as part of my set-up).

Other wise if you need to get there with a 15 up front you'd need to run a 42 (280) or 43 (286) rear (you'd probably need to shorten the chain).  I don't like doing this because both sprockets are so small that the chain really rides the chain guide.

[r1owner]

I believe stock gearing for an 06 R6 is 16/45 (or 281 ratio).  What do you mean by -1/45? Do you mean 15/45 (or 300 ratio)?  If so then a 16 up front will move the rear axle up a little and get you closer to where you need to be gearing wise (by the way, I usually do run a slightly longer wheel base at RA as part of my set-up).

Other wise if you need to get there with a 15 up front you'd need to run a 42 (280) or 43 (286) rear (you'd probably need to shorten the chain).  I don't like doing this because both sprockets are so small that the chain really rides the chain guide.

Thanks for the Info Jason.    Yes, I meant 1 down in the front cause I couldn't remember what stock was. 

I don't have the option of a 16 up front, so 15/45 will have to do for me.