Final Gearing Changes

[TonyH]

I'm changing the final gearing on my 748E and I've used 'Gear Commander' and other calculators to derive the new chain length.:D

I'm going to increase the number of teeth on the rear sprocket from 38 to 40 teeth giving a new ratio of 14/40 (stock 14/38) to get better acceleration and to compensate for the larger diameter sprocket and maintain the same amount of chain adjustment increase the chain length by 1 link from 94 to 95.

Just before I order the parts I would like to confirm that the new sizes are correct, has anybody done the same change and any comments would be appreciated. :D

[PDL]

I run 14/40 on mine BUT you will need a different sprocket carrier. The chain should come with additional links that you can take out at will.

[TonyH]

I've got a carrier and was going to order from B & C so I can specify the correct number of links just making sure I was right before splashing the cash

[nelly]

You can only get chains in even number of links. The length you need is 96.

[TonyH]

You can only get chains in even number of links. The length you need is 96.

Thanks Nelly for pointing that out its obvious when you think about it, which I obviously hadn't, hopefully there will still be enough adjustment to get full life out of the chain.

[Gizmo]

you might want to check a tech article i added to upnorth Tony http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/gearing.php its one of Shazaam's posts on suggested gearing and chain length.

[TonyH]

you might want to check a tech article i added to upnorth Tony http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/gearing.php its one of Shazaam's posts on suggested gearing and chain length.

Thanks Gizmo, interesting point about the ride height as well