anybody running 15t/45t sprockets on xt600?

[richardlw]

Hi, I run a 15/43 set up on my 1vj, surprising how much of a difference it makes and still using the standard length chain, it's quicker through the gears and sits happily at 70mph.

Nice! Sounds like the perfect option for me. My gearing is too high, esp considering the pitting of gears issue. It's got good top end, when you get there. I almost cracked 100mph (alledgedly ), but man did it takes ages to get there with me hugging the hell out of my tank, and probably a tail wind...

I'd happily lose 5-10 mph to gain acceleration & save gears. My 1VJ hates hills with a passion.

[motorang]

Hi
the ratio changed because the internal gearing ratio changed.
So it does not make sense to choose something in the middle of the ratios for both models - a 1VJ would be quicker with more rpm, and a 3AJ more sluggish with less rpm.

Andy

[richardlw]

Hi
the ratio changed because the internal gearing ratio changed.
So it does not make sense to choose something in the middle of the ratios for both models - a 1VJ would be quicker with more rpm, and a 3AJ more sluggish with less rpm.

Andy

Wait, I thought the gears stayed the same through the 1VJ and 3AJ range? Damn this is confusing! But I know my bike is geared too high anyway...

[Mezo]

Wait, I thought the gears stayed the same through the 1VJ and 3AJ range?

News to me, i know they did it later but i also thought they was the same?

Mezo.

[xtrider]

I thought they only changed when the E-starts(3TB) came out (don't know about some of the 3AJ e-starts). I have 15/38 on my '88 and it pulls it easily , actually will give my hi-comp 3TB motor a run for it(which is 15-40geared). Any of these running 4k to 4200rpms @60-65mph (110kmh ?)should be able to pull easily , my '88 is only at 3200-3300rpms at those speeds without issue stock.





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