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Jeffro wrote:
Quote:1 front is roughly 3 rear Nick, I have changed mine to 14/42 and would have no worries about running to the corner at that.thanks jeffro you answered my question as I typed it?
That’s very reassuring , I like the sound of 14/42!!
Nick 15 will fit fine and it will be better for you chain life.. I grounded my case saver.. When I put the plastic cover on, it rubbed ever so slightly.. Put bike on stand, started, put in first, let run for 2-3 minutes, no more grinding on plastic..
When I was looking at the gearing for the XR I learned a lot about averaging out gearing.. One of the most trusted names in the US when it comes to XR’s and gearing (Motard Racer) is a bloke named John Rushworth.. Read his stuff he is the man when it came to XR gearing but you can learn about true average gearing as well as the best performance you will get and what it means to you and your bike.. I know some think it is as simple as rear/front but it is really not.. You have to consider MP/RPM which equals Maximum Power RPM.. The level of RPM you get maximum power from the motor.. It must be considered when discussing gearing.. You must also consider primary drive ratios.. The XR400 had 2.83 Primary and MP/RPM of 8000 while the DRZ400E (S and other models are different) is 2.96 and MP/RPM is 7600.. 1st through 5th gears ratio is important too.. I believe the Rev limiter kicks in around 10,000 RPM..
So what does it mean for us Banana owners.. I don’t rev my motor while it is screaming at 150 kph.. I want a sweet spot of 115-120 kph.. Guaranteed my motor will out last yours as I won’t force her to scream bloody murder as she is over reved… Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and that is mine…
Use the force Luke, Use the force…
I understand Max Power = Maximum and you wont get any more power after this point but just more stress..
Stock 14 – 47
MP/RPM top Speed 1st gear = 42.7 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 2nd gear = 56.3 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 3rd gear = 71.0 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 4th gear = 89.5 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 5th gear = 113.1 KPHKrusty Gearing 15 – 44
MP/RPM top Speed 1st gear = 48.9 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 2nd gear = 64.5 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 3rd gear = 81.3 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 4th gear = 102.4 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 5th gear = 129.4 KPHChop Chops Gearing 14 – 41
MP/RPM top Speed 1st gear = 49.0 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 2nd gear = 64.6 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 3rd gear = 81.4 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 4th gear = 102.6 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 5th gear = 129.6 KPHAnother Gearing 14 – 42
MP/RPM top Speed 1st gear = 47.8 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 2nd gear = 63.0 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 3rd gear = 79.5 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 4th gear = 100.2 KPH
MP/RPM top Speed 5th gear = 126.5 KPHTake with it what you will………….
Cheers…
Chris………..Jeffro wrote:
Quote:Jeffro wrote:Quote:Nick I road mine up the pacific highway to Wauchope from Newcastle with 13/48 and sat on 110+ at times. The gearing isn’t that critical once you get around 14/42, 14/44, 15/44. Anything around that will be fine, I rode mine the other day for a quick run and wound it out to almost 150 before I backed off, that was pretty close to the limit.So going on Krusty’s workings, what I said is about right. 14/42 to 15/44 there is very little difference, only 0.2 of a kmh so don’t stress over it too much.
Thats right Jeffro
, the only thing like someone said the 15 will wear the chain less. Also the chain slider rubber with a long hot hot speed ride like we are going to do will wear less with bigger sprockets as it reduces the rubbing (Bollocks will do the rubbing on this trip :laugh: 
:blush: :blink: :SThats a nice write up Krusty
TB
Yeh no worries Krusty, I didn’t think you were having a go, just trying to ease Nicks stress levels over gearing.
I’m a bit like you Krusty, I don’t like riding with the ring revved out of the bike (kinda pointless on a DRZ anyway as that is not where the power is), thats why I went with a bigger bore bike, so I could ride it in the lower rev range with plenty of tourque.
Jeffro wrote:
Quote:Jeffro wrote:Quote:Nick I road mine up the pacific highway to Wauchope from Newcastle with 13/48 and sat on 110+ at times. The gearing isn’t that critical once you get around 14/42, 14/44, 15/44. Anything around that will be fine, I rode mine the other day for a quick run and wound it out to almost 150 before I backed off, that was pretty close to the limit.So going on Krusty’s workings, what I said is about right. 14/42 to 15/44 there is very little difference, only 0.2 of a kmh so don’t stress over it too much.
thanks guys for that explanation on gearing. I will be running 15/44 for sure now. I really don’t need to go more than 125kph at anytime so for this trip it sounds perfect and less chain wear sounds good too.
That’s another decision ticked off
Nick
Nick get the whipps rack.. It was gold this weekend and a little 5 liter fuel can fit perfect.. I strapped her real good yeah real good.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I know you dont need the extra fuel with your monster 28..
I think I will carry it for Camerons if I can comfortably fit the tent, mat, and sleeping bag as well.. Still debating on the Wolfman Enduro Bags from Adventure Moto http://www.adventuremoto.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=62_45&products_id=197 I would like to keep as litle as possible OFF my back.. Krusty needs room for his Tampons :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Hoping to complete my list today and next ride (unsure at the moment) all mounted up.. My Tank showed up Monday.. Yeah!!!!
I plan on doing what this old bloke did.. http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13684463&postcount=39 Since mine is completely empty I will first find out her full capacity from complete empty. Then after a long ride drain as he did and mark the tank.. That old bloke is funny.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Just enrolled in a Red Cross 2 day first aid course :cheer:
Might come in very handy with my cooking….hows that for a bit of “after sales service”
Big feed followed by free medical check over
Don’t know wether they cover ” Monkey Butt ” or not :huh:..i’ll ask
Bol :woohoo:
Trailboss wrote:
Quote:Find your own price Krusty soon I will be holding your hand :laugh:Cost of the screen is $120.00 and that’s for light tint dark tint or clear, but if you would want a colour tint like red, yellow, blue, green etc they are $10.00 more.
Freight to NSW $15.00Jeffro wrote:
Quote:Has anyone booked any accommodation yet?No.. Not sure where yet.. :huh:
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