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    Gearing for EC 2008 R1

    Hi guys my mates building a 08 R1 track bike, can anyone recommend what ratio to run? Stock is 17/45 / 2.64:1 afaik

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    Quote Originally Posted by chubb View Post
    JC or Mstevo
    my R1 is a 05 with a 5 valve motor, the 07-08's changed to 4 valves so I think it would be different, however I run 15/45
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    Last race I was using 16F/ 46R and it was ok. Sunday and Monday I'll try 47R and let u know.

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    Gearing for EC 2008 R1

    Thanks guys

    JC do you reckon it was a little tall or a lot?

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    47 works better for keeping the wheelbase in check so I'll just tell him 16/47

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