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Originally posted by dickieducati
weeksy,
assuming i'm an average rider (at best) will i really notice a difference between different gearing or should i just concentrate on getting round the track ?? |
You'll definitely notice it.
I only did a few track days last year, buton my first one I was bitching about been completely mis-geared for the Russell Chicane at Snet. Everytime I came out I'd get wasted by people who were already in the power in second while I was bimbling around at 1500rpm or screaming in first...
Also had the same (as did a few others) with Club corner on silverstone GP. Should be a fast double-apex right which opens out, but on an SS/SL the standard gearing sees you shifting up mid-corner. This led to the single biggest 'moment' I've ever had on a bike
I'm sure Weeksy is bang on the money, get it right for one corner and another's buggered. Just depends on where the best over-taking opportunities are and how your bike makes its power.
ali