Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > 03-04 Monster Gearing

[ali]

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