Big grin with sixteen teeth.

Slagugglan · 10-13-2011, 03:32 AM

Yesterday I went for my first trip with my GZ250 after she's been upgraded:
- new oil and filter
- new tyres
- 16t front sprocket
- clean carburetor
- greased and adjusted chain slack
- new front wheel beraing
- new sprocket damper
Oh boy, i can tell it's a whole fucking new bike. I was cruising back from Univ and i just felt like i should take a longer and twisty road home.
Brake/lean in/roll on gas, rinse and repeat. It was soooo smooth. The whole concept of torque has gained a new meaning: suddely the 1st gear seems to be useful... the 2nd all the same, 3rd and 4th last forever. In 5th i can soar at 45mph (highest legal speed in town in Italy) without the motor buzzing like a freak and the constant fear that something will break and I get the piston up my rear.

If you want an advice from me: GET A 16T FRONT SPROCKET! DO IT NOW!!! And switch to synth oil

**jonathan180iq** · 10-13-2011, 01:37 PM

My sentiments exactly. :rawk:

cayuse · 10-13-2011, 03:56 PM

Congrats! I certainly agree with your results; at speeds up to 45 the new gear ratios are great. :2tup:

In many cases seen on this forum, though, people are looking for higher ultimate top speeds (70+mph), and only in special conditions is this possible with the 16T sprocket. If I did more in-town riding I would switch back to the 16T but I like to ride in the mountains and in the wind (we have a lot of it around here) and for that I find the 15T sprocket is better.

Not taking anything away from you, Slagugglan, just a caveat to the others here on what to expect on the interstates, on hills, in headwinds.

Cheers! And let's see some photos of your beautiful countryside! :2tup:

Slagugglan · 10-22-2011, 01:20 PM

Yep I agree to that... i've noticed some kind of "overdrive" sensation when I hit 60 mph or something...
But still i never felt confortable at 70, nor at 65 mph... The little thumper was just too thumpy. No risk of overrevving or something like that?

blaine · 10-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Not a chance of over revving in 5th gear,with the 16t front sprocket.

:cool:

trykemike · 10-26-2011, 09:01 PM

remember max power is @ 8000 rpm red-line @ 8500 rpm. 45 mph = 4500 rpm when computed to feet / min 60 mph is 2400 ft/min not much less than a Harley which turns less rpm 3000 rpm but has a 4 inch stroke.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-27-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trykemike

remember max power is @ 8000 rpm red-line @ 8500 rpm. 45 mph = 4500 rpm when computed to feet / min 60 mph is 2400 ft/min not much less than a Harley which turns less rpm 3000 rpm but has a 4 inch stroke.

Where have you been since February?

10-13-2011, 03:32 AM	#1
Slagugglan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 15	Big grin with sixteen teeth. Yesterday I went for my first trip with my GZ250 after she's been upgraded: - new oil and filter - new tyres - 16t front sprocket - clean carburetor - greased and adjusted chain slack - new front wheel beraing - new sprocket damper Oh boy, i can tell it's a whole fucking new bike. I was cruising back from Univ and i just felt like i should take a longer and twisty road home. Brake/lean in/roll on gas, rinse and repeat. It was soooo smooth. The whole concept of torque has gained a new meaning: suddely the 1st gear seems to be useful... the 2nd all the same, 3rd and 4th last forever. In 5th i can soar at 45mph (highest legal speed in town in Italy) without the motor buzzing like a freak and the constant fear that something will break and I get the piston up my rear. If you want an advice from me: GET A 16T FRONT SPROCKET! DO IT NOW!!! And switch to synth oil Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-13-2011, 01:37 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Big grin with sixteen teeth. My sentiments exactly. :rawk:
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10-13-2011, 03:56 PM	#3
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: Big grin with sixteen teeth. Congrats! I certainly agree with your results; at speeds up to 45 the new gear ratios are great. :2tup: In many cases seen on this forum, though, people are looking for higher ultimate top speeds (70+mph), and only in special conditions is this possible with the 16T sprocket. If I did more in-town riding I would switch back to the 16T but I like to ride in the mountains and in the wind (we have a lot of it around here) and for that I find the 15T sprocket is better. Not taking anything away from you, Slagugglan, just a caveat to the others here on what to expect on the interstates, on hills, in headwinds. Cheers! And let's see some photos of your beautiful countryside! :2tup: __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#4
Slagugglan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 15	Re: Big grin with sixteen teeth. Yep I agree to that... i've noticed some kind of "overdrive" sensation when I hit 60 mph or something... But still i never felt confortable at 70, nor at 65 mph... The little thumper was just too thumpy. No risk of overrevving or something like that?
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10-22-2011, 07:18 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Big grin with sixteen teeth. Not a chance of over revving in 5th gear,with the 16t front sprocket. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-26-2011, 09:01 PM	#6
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	Re: Big grin with sixteen teeth. remember max power is @ 8000 rpm red-line @ 8500 rpm. 45 mph = 4500 rpm when computed to feet / min 60 mph is 2400 ft/min not much less than a Harley which turns less rpm 3000 rpm but has a 4 inch stroke. __________________ sds4
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