Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Gearing for a 6 speed monster?

[Rattler]

I ran 5 speed this year, but hope to have 6 speed next, can any of you 6 speed fellas give me the low down on the ratios you ran?

Ta
Tim

[AK]

I have notes for Brands (Andy) and Cadwell (Dom) Tim.
Have also done a trackday since at Oulton Pk (Andy)

Whatever we did for Cadwell, Dom only used 5 gears anyway!

Will have a dig into the files for you, but I think that Andy is a tad heavier than you?

C

[phil_h]

You might not notice any difference for the overall gearing mate.
Brad's gearing table ...
http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/ducgearing.html
shows that there is only a very small difference in the top gear ratio.
In my experience you wont notice that difference, but will notice the better spacing of ratios.

[nelly]

Providing the rear sprocket is substantially bigger than the front, you'll be fine

[AK]

Originally posted by nelly
Providing the rear sprocket is substantially bigger than the front, you'll be fine

you psychic? - thats just wot AK said!

[Rattler]

Originally posted by AK and CK
I have notes for Brands (Andy) and Cadwell (Dom) Tim.
Have also done a trackday since at Oulton Pk (Andy)

Whatever we did for Cadwell, Dom only used 5 gears anyway!

Will have a dig into the files for you, but I think that Andy is a tad heavier than you?

C

If you could let me know, it would be much appreciated.

Mind you if Dom only used 5 gears at Cadwell, I'm not sure I want that gearing!!!!

Tim

[AK]

He forgot there was another one Tim!

too worried about keeping the Tango from hitting the deck methinks!