Anybody gear lower for the drag-strip?

[jeffskar_imp]

Just wondering if anyone has installed a smaller drive sprocket, or a larger wheel sprocket to see what kind of gains could be had at the drag strip? I know everyone wants more power, more sound, and most times higher final gear ratios, but just curious if anyone has done this yet, and what resulted.

 

[Randy B]

Without a reflash it won't do you a whole lot of good as the bike hits the speed limiter in the ¼ mile with the stock gearing.

 

[jeffskar_imp]

The track I usually go to is actually an eighth mile track, so I'm bettin I won't be much over 80mph through the traps. Where is the top speed limiter set on these things, I think I've been about 110-115 on mine a time or two?

 

[the Ferret]

Approx 112 mph. besides the top speed limiter there is also a rev limiter in several gears

 

[jeffskar_imp]

Hopefully not below 8500rpm, I can't really see needing any more rpm than that for these bikes?

 

[Lord Popgun]

Jeff, most who have reflashed the ECU have the speed limiter removed and the rev limiter moved up 500rpm. There is a TON of info on this if you search for ECU reflash or Don Guhl.

 

[the Ferret]

Max horsepower on these bikes is at 7300 rpms, max torque at 5800

Interesting thread on the limiters

Questions about rev limiter and speed limiter.

Another on a reflashed CB

Flashed CB1100 Review