New 16T/43 steel going in TONIGHT!

Blue, I thought you had that gearing and took it out,,,, what up ?

I did!...but just wanted something different(again)to start the new season.Been a while since it was on there.Not so much into the high speed deal anymore..and I know I'm not gonna go for it with THIS setup.It's just for fun!Fairly new tires...now totally new gears...hard to wait...but,I don't intend to spend the summer repairing my baby cause I HAD to defy the odds and ride when there's LOTS of ice around.It'll clear soon enough(that's what I keep telling myself anyway!)

* Last updated by: blue07 on 1/23/2011 @ 1:09 AM *

Here's the OEM 17T with my new Supersprox lightweight. The lightweight actually felt heavier to me but the scale tells the story.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/24/2011 @ 1:01 PM *

Ya...I got my new 43 steel rear the other day.Compared it with my used 43,same company,same nomenclature.There was a definite difference in weight...the used one was way lighter...methinks they sent me an Aluminum one before!.Doesn't matter now though...but just sayin.

Yea I'll only run steel sprockets, lasts longer and wear more evenly without shark finning.

Hi Heathun!Hope everything's goin great for ya!

I wish there was a way to actually check that sharkfinning...without having to remove the cover on there.

^^^^That would be nice. You can't tell from my pic above but my stocker seems to have worn a bit narrower at the tips of the teeth. There is a very slight lean like just the beginning of shark fin/saw tooth (what ever you want to call it). It's almost imperceptable. I imagine it is not usually as pronounced in real life as they show in illustrations of shark fin sprocket teeth.

My 12 used to REALLY get worn.The 14...not near as bad.Mine all look about like yours there Rook...your 17 stocker.Course,I don't wait "forever" anymore to check and replace.I also think my 14's engine is just a bit smoother on the throttle transitions...even though she's way stronger than my 12 was.

The OEM 41T

Vortex 45T

So, Blue...Any recommendations on where I should set my axle? Do I want to pull it forward or should I try to lengthen the wheel base? I have it on the about the third mark now. Think I will sacrificing cornering if I go longer?

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/27/2011 @ 9:08 AM *

Love that band. For me, a true calculation of a band's abilities is when they're able to hold a tune live. These guys, the band called Live, Tool/A Perfect Circle, to name a few all fit this criteria.

....and Coldplay. I miss that music. The 90s were really good. There was alot of good music and even some respectable chick bands.. Belly for one.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/27/2011 @ 2:46 PM *

The 90's were a great time to be a tripped out teenager in the Seattle area...

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 1/27/2011 @ 3:42 PM *

Really can't tell ya Rookster WHERE to set yer axle.Mine with the 16/43 right now is sitting at 2 marks out.With that 42 rear...she was sitting at just at 3 marks.Not much of a wheelbase change...but a tad.Probably won't make any real difference.Honestly,I can hardly wait to get er out and crack my throttle open with that Rifleman's throttle mod.Didn't have that on there last time I went with 16/43.

I guess I will just go for mid slot somewhere. That will be longer than I have ever had my wheelbase but as you say, it may not be too noticeable. I can always cut a link off if I want to try shorter.

I can hardly wait to get er out and crack my throttle open with that Rifleman's throttle mod.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/27/2011 @ 11:46 PM *

7/8ths."Just go for mid slot somewhere".... My man...the gears are gonna dictate where yer axle winds up.You ainta gonna be able to "pick and choose" where ya adjust at.Yer chain's gotta be set with the right amount of play...no matter where he axle is in the blocks/lines.You funny Rook...funny American

You don't wanna go cuttin yer chain Bro.The wheelbase isn't gonna make a helluva lot of noticeable difference without the gearing being "more aggressive".Now if yer talkin extensions,and radical gearing...ya...then it would be really noticeable.But not much with our types of setups.She's gonna pop right up anyway with what we're runnin....all in the wrist ya know!

* Last updated by: blue07 on 1/28/2011 @ 12:28 AM *

what size bar do we have....7/8" no? going to order new grips.

Yep. 7/8" or 22mm... I've got a pair of blue Rizoma Sportlines, I'm not gonna use, if your interested. Look like these...

edit... ha blue types faster.

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 1/28/2011 @ 12:25 AM *

Luck of the keyboard...that's all!And those ARE some nice grips Dog.

* Last updated by: blue07 on 1/28/2011 @ 12:30 AM *

And those ARE some nice grips Dog.

Late night ebay sniper, but then decided I really wanted silver. Figured I could pass on the deal $40 shipped... Rook don't want 'em they'll probably go on the GF's bike.

^^^PM sent, Dogo.

Now that I'm back to look, that color looks a lot different than the accent colors I plan on my bike. My blue is going to be approximately the same as blue painters masking tape (like Ford Blue). Those grips look blue grey and tinge of violet. Would prolly go great with my exhaust emblem but the rest of the blue I am planning is a bit lighter and more saturated. like my Vortex sprocket up there.

That plastic bracket sticking out is to hold the throttle cables, isn't it? I wonder if I am going to have trouble with a set of grips if they do not come with that attached?

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/28/2011 @ 8:24 AM *

Weeeee.....yer bike's gonna look SHWEET blue!Most grips won't come with that cable slot.You get a compressor,with an air nozzle,and slide the tip up under the rubber stock grip(between the plastic throttle tube and grip),and give er a few blasts of air.Your grip will then be able to be slid off.OR....(like I did)...carefully ROLL the stock rubber back away from the housing end using a screwdriver(flat tip)pushed in between the grip and tube(inserted at the bar end and pushed inward).Takes a tad longer..but it'll work.To install..put some liquid soap solution on the tube(if ya want)and slide the new grip on there.Unless the new grip installed is going to be a bit loose(it shouldn't)the soap will dry out after a while and your grip will stay put.If it doesn't,you'll need some rubber cement to keep it in place(soap is optional anyway).

Thanks, Blue. I was going to have to ask how to do that. Looks like the billet/rubber ones would be a PITA to get off. Hope they don't need rubber cement. That sounds like that could be a nightmare to get on and ant comming off without cutting it off.

yep midnight saphire blue w anodized blue accents and solid Ford Blue painted/vinyled graphics. Keeping the white stripes. Hope to color grill fins white & blue. Would love to powdercoat wheels white but they currently have new tires on.

Was thinking of blue on the calipers.........maybe white? Maybe leave 'em black?

Sounds like a lot of wheel washing, I know.

"Cut em off"...ya...I didn't want to really suggest that...BUT...if yer sure you're not gonna ever use the removed ones again...THAT's the quickest way.Little single edge blade...viola!