Member Contributer banderso Posted June 21, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi, Anybody have a 18/43 combo on thier VFR?. Currently I have a 17/45, but am going to change. I do not like the geared down characteristics. I am in North GA, and run all the curvy roads up here and into TN/NC. Seems like I need a little more 1st gear... thanks bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I would go just the opposite way and run a 16t front, then you would be in 2nd gear at a lower rpm instead of 1st gear at a higher rpm in those same turns! :cool: The tighter and twister, the better lower gearing works(higher numerical ratio). :biggrin: I live in the twisties and did the 1-dn front 60,000 miles ago and love it! If you only did hwy riding then I would consider the 18t front. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer banderso Posted June 21, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks BR. Seems like first ends up only being a gear to use to get going, then quickly into second. The VFR has a wide ratio gearbox compared to the GSXR's I have had. (my perception, have not looked at the numbers...) bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 21, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 21, 2009 You might consider going back to stock on the rear, which is 43. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Bill, 15/16/17 are the usual choices for the front (15 is a VTR1000 sprocket, 16 is stock on 3rd/4th Gen, 17 is stock on all the 800s). I haven't heard of anyone using an 18. I agree with BR, a 16/45 combo might work for you (and is a cheap and easy change to make). The VFR gearbox is never going to come close to a GSX-R box for feel or outright performance, but the motor is very flexible and can overcome most of the deficiencies of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted June 22, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 22, 2009 Bill, 15/16/17 are the usual choices for the front (15 is a VTR1000 sprocket, 16 is stock on 3rd/4th Gen, 17 is stock on all the 800s). I haven't heard of anyone using an 18.I agree with BR, a 16/45 combo might work for you (and is a cheap and easy change to make). The VFR gearbox is never going to come close to a GSX-R box for feel or outright performance, but the motor is very flexible and can overcome most of the deficiencies of the box. Phantom, I thought the 2002- on VFR's had a 16 tooth front standard as compared to the 17 tooth on the 5th gen 800's.... Either way Banderso, you could easily try going back to 43 on the rear without having to purchase a new chain and if it suits you buy new sprockets and chain after riding it for a while. It would probably not be possible to go up one tooth on the front with the rear already up two. ps, I love my +2 rear sprocket set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Oops I think you're right CC. I agree that with a 45T on the back, an 18 front might cause clearance problems, as well as requiring a longer chain. Stock front and +2 on the back is definitely the best set-up :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer banderso Posted June 23, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks guys, I have purchased the stock setup to compare. **at least I will have the options to play** 17/45 2.647 17/44 2.588 17/43 2.529 18/45 2.500 18/44 2.444 18/43 2.388 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hi,
Anybody have a 18/43 combo on thier VFR?.
Currently I have a 17/45, but am going to change.
I do not like the geared down characteristics.
I am in North GA, and run all the curvy roads up here and into TN/NC.
Seems like I need a little more 1st gear...
thanks
bill
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