RC51 gearing for Midwest tracks

[tigerblade]

Right now I've got 15/41.  I'll mostly be running at Gateway, MAM, and hopefully maybe Blackhawk.  Any suggestions for these tracks?  TIA...   ;)

[tzracer]

Haven't gotten around to trying any gearing changes. I was going to start with 15/40. 15/41 will probably work pretty well for those tracks, unless it causes some bad shift points.

[tigerblade]

MAM is the only track of those I've been to, and the short straight between 4 & 5 was the only place I really redlined.  If I went up a gear it was just for a moment, so I usually just redlined it there.  Getting rid of the soft limiter might address that, but I also plan to be going a lot faster than I was.   ;D

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[tzracer]

Disconnect the soft limiter.

A 15,16 front, 40,41,42 rear should be a good selection for the RC.

[tigerblade]

I've already got the wire to defeat the limiter; it'll be done soon.  Thanks for the gearing advice.   ;)

[unforgivenracing]

16 Front, 42 Rear. :o
 You will have to add a link to the chain. :P
 Work on the Brakes up front too. :-/
  Put the thing an a major diet. ???
PS. Want to sell it? 8)

[tigerblade]

Work on the Brakes up front too. :-/

I put ss lines on immediately after I bought it; will be replacing pads before I hit the track.

 Put the thing an a major diet. ???

The rider is the one in need of major dieting.   ;)

PS. Want to sell it? 8)

No friggin' way.   ;D

[unforgivenracing]

May I suggest race rotors up front to replace stock.

I put ss  lines on immediately after I ; will be


The rider is the one in need of major dieting.   ;)


No friggin' way.   ;D

[tigerblade]

Rotors will have to wait.  I've got too many other things I need to spend $$$ on first.  Thanks for the advice though, I need all I can get!   ;)

[unforgivenracing]

Hey, If I can help you anymore feel free to contact me. ;D  Also, Ive' got alot of "like new" stock take-offs, and extra spares from my RC if your looking for stuff. See ya at the track 8)

[tigerblade]

I may call on you sometime.  I'm getting close to having my "necessities" but don't have spares built up yet.  Thanks!

[cabbage996]

I suggest going with the 9/66 gearing so you can do wheelies with the giggleheads.   ;D

[tigerblade]

I suggest going with the 9/66 gearing so you can do wheelies with the giggleheads.   ;D

You forgot to sign your post "King of the Darwins".

[unforgivenracing]

Hey, are you going to be at BHR this weekend?
 See ya there. :)

[tigerblade]

Not going to make it to BHF.  Going to track days at MAM this weekend.  Hopefully I'll be racing with CCS in May...

[unforgivenracing]

roadAmerica ???

Not going to make it to BHF.  Going to track days at MAM this weekend.  Hopefully I'll be racing with CCS in May...

[tigerblade]

roadAmerica ???

I'm doing trackdays at VIR April 21-22, not getting back until the 23rd.  Don't know if I'll be able to make another long drive to WI that next weekend.

[Fast4fun]

I ran AM Supertwins last August at RA and won. 15 front and 42 rear. Stock chain just a bit shorter on wheelbase. I hit the RPM max on the home stretch but only just before the pit exit. I don't think it hurt my time much. The RC is geared tall to begin with. This year I switched to a 520 chain with 15/41 gears and new exhaust and PCRIII and marchesini cast rims. (See my post on RC woes) I desperately hope to make it to RA seeing that I pre-paid and all. Hope to see everyone there. I pit near the gas pump.

[unforgivenracing]

how you doing with you parts inventory?  Are you going to make it to BHR still?  E-mail me before you go, If I get enough stuff headen up their to be sold at one time, I'll make the trip.