Cruse faster, slower is never an option. I found that 90mph with the 15/43 is perfect on the ST4.
I suspect I'll have to go a bit faster with the ST4s and 15/42
From: Jeff <flynfink@yahoo.com>
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:01 AM
Subject: [DucatiST] Re: gearing
I suspect I'll have to go a bit faster with the ST4s and 15/42
Robert McNabb
Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
99 ST4 Red
2003 ST4s Red
https://www.facebook.com/BlackHorseLogging
Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
99 ST4 Red
2003 ST4s Red
https://www.facebook.com/BlackHorseLogging
From: Jeff <flynfink@yahoo.com>
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:01 AM
Subject: [DucatiST] Re: gearing
Hey Jerry,
Just passed by Savannah on my way back from 24hrs of Daytona.
15/43 puts the cruising revs on the interstate in an RPM range that gives a slight buzz in the bars that puts my right hand to sleep.
Jeff F.
Concord, NC
--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Duke wrote:
>
> Jeff, from what I've read a 14/38 is about 1/2 a tooth what a 15/41 is.
> I have a 14/38 and think I need a little extra so I was going to go with a
> 15/43 when I change the chain.
> What don't you like about the 14/38 versus the 15/43?
> Thanks!
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Jeff wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Agreed,
> > I also run a 15/43. Stock gearing was 15/38, swapped a 14 onto he front
> > early on. When it was time for chain/sprockets did the 15/43. next time
> > might do a 41.
> >
> > Jeff F.
> > Concord, NC
> > 04 ST4$
> > 04 M1000Sie
> >
> > --- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, "st2_michael" wrote:
> > >
> > > The answer is that there is no answer; a lot depends on your riding
> > style and what you want out of the bike. I currently run 14/43 on my ST4s,
> > only because the front sprocket was worn and I had a 14 on the shelf but no
> > 15. As you can guess this makes the bike very quick and easier to ride in
> > town, at the expense of a bit of top speed; but the ST4s is so stupidly (or
> > is it excitingly?) fast anyway...
> > >
> > > The slight downside of a 14 is that there is more rub on the nylon
> > swingarm protectors, but I haven't noticed any wear.
> > >
> > > Michael
> > >
> > > --- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Robert McNabb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well, the old ST4 is a 15/43 and I've no real complaints. The ST4s is
> > 15/38 and that is quite high
> > > > here in the mountains, if I ever want to get out of 3rd gear and ride
> > near legal speeds. But, it pulls so
> > > > good even when we take off two up it's just a bit more feathering of
> > the clutch, nothing major.
> > > > So, I'm thinking 15/42 would be just fine.
> > > >
> > > > Let the gear wars begin.....
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Robert McNabb
> > > > Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > https://www.facebook.com/BlackHorseLogging
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
Just passed by Savannah on my way back from 24hrs of Daytona.
15/43 puts the cruising revs on the interstate in an RPM range that gives a slight buzz in the bars that puts my right hand to sleep.
Jeff F.
Concord, NC
--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Duke wrote:
>
> Jeff, from what I've read a 14/38 is about 1/2 a tooth what a 15/41 is.
> I have a 14/38 and think I need a little extra so I was going to go with a
> 15/43 when I change the chain.
> What don't you like about the 14/38 versus the 15/43?
> Thanks!
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Jeff wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Agreed,
> > I also run a 15/43. Stock gearing was 15/38, swapped a 14 onto he front
> > early on. When it was time for chain/sprockets did the 15/43. next time
> > might do a 41.
> >
> > Jeff F.
> > Concord, NC
> > 04 ST4$
> > 04 M1000Sie
> >
> > --- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, "st2_michael" wrote:
> > >
> > > The answer is that there is no answer; a lot depends on your riding
> > style and what you want out of the bike. I currently run 14/43 on my ST4s,
> > only because the front sprocket was worn and I had a 14 on the shelf but no
> > 15. As you can guess this makes the bike very quick and easier to ride in
> > town, at the expense of a bit of top speed; but the ST4s is so stupidly (or
> > is it excitingly?) fast anyway...
> > >
> > > The slight downside of a 14 is that there is more rub on the nylon
> > swingarm protectors, but I haven't noticed any wear.
> > >
> > > Michael
> > >
> > > --- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Robert McNabb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well, the old ST4 is a 15/43 and I've no real complaints. The ST4s is
> > 15/38 and that is quite high
> > > > here in the mountains, if I ever want to get out of 3rd gear and ride
> > near legal speeds. But, it pulls so
> > > > good even when we take off two up it's just a bit more feathering of
> > the clutch, nothing major.
> > > > So, I'm thinking 15/42 would be just fine.
> > > >
> > > > Let the gear wars begin.....
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Robert McNabb
> > > > Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > https://www.facebook.com/BlackHorseLogging
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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