:)

I've been running 14/36 for over a year and I'm happy to sacrifice a little top end for more acceleration by moving to 14/39

Sorry, let me clarify ...

Andyb made a general suggestion that 15/38 was a good choice for 99* bikes. I just wanted to point out that the 996's are an exception because of their much higher gearing.

The 996R's use the close-ratio box like the 998's and 999's.

I wasn't suggesting using 15/43 for a 996R, adam.

phew, thanks Shazaam.

No definitely 14/42 for you Adam!

:lol:

I'll get my coat!

The following engine speeds in 6th gear at 120Kmph will give you an idea of the difference in a 996:

15/36 3,890 rpm 94-links (stock gearing)
14/36 4,168 rpm 94-links
14/39 4,516 rpm 96-links
15/43 4,647 rpm 98-links
14/43 4,979 rpm 98-links





[Edited on 2-9-2005 by Shazaam!]

Oh man, Shazaam. I've been trying to follow this, wrote down your advice on a yellow sticky even! Now I'm totally confused. I think I have standard chain and sprockets on my 996. I want to increase the low down torque without affecting the top end enjoyment too noticeably. Is there a solution for that? :puzzled:

Ok, so I'm cool with that. My question is more on what type of chain to run 14/39 or even 14/43, seeing as I'm now thinking of 14/43

The 996 and 996S bikes are the highest-geared Ducati superbikes. Extremely over-geared.

If you replace the stock 15/36 set-up with 15/43, as I suggest, your tach at 70mph will read about 750 rpm higher (4,647 instead of 3,890) but you'll be using all your gears now, instead of just the bottom four or five. It'll be much easier to launch off the line as well.

I get the gist, but this is a bit too technospeak for me. What does this mean

"your tach at 70mph will read about 750 rpm higher (4,647 instead of 3,890)"

:puzzled:

So a 'tach' is the thing that shows the revs, right?

Hats off to ya. That you can quote figures as accurate as 4,647 and 3,890 on chain and sprocket change.


Whatever the outcome of the know all quiz, I'm sending you a prize :D:D