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by **Ticketyman** » Sat May 05, 2007 8:03 pm

To all the Z1000 owners out there, what gearing have you played with and how'd you do it?

The standard is obviously 42/16. Today I tried to get a 44 rear but they only go to 43 which won't make bugger all difference, so then I inquired about a 15 for the front but have been told they're not a genuine part and don't come with the rubber dampner like the 16. In turn they my need a spacer made up.
What's the go?
Have I just been talking to Wally's or what.

by **Wattie** » Sat May 05, 2007 9:25 pm

i put new sprockets on, but kept stock gearing, it goes fast enough and wheelies easy enough..

by **deafwish** » Sun May 06, 2007 4:48 pm

I bought a Renthal 15 tooth front.
Makes a noticeable difference but not by a crazy amount.
Mine doesn't have the rubber damper and I have been told it makes no difference.
It now lifts the front in 2nd under power!
Just buy it, you won't regret it.

Daz.

by **Ticketyman** » Sun May 06, 2007 6:33 pm

Cheers for the info, did you have to put a spacer in?

by **deafwish** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:09 am

Ticketyman wrote:Cheers for the info, did you have to put a spacer in?

No I didn't. It's a direct replacement.
I did have to use a MASSIVE FCUKN RATTLE GUN to remove the nut!

by **Ticketyman** » Mon May 07, 2007 4:15 pm

cheers mate, I'll try and get hold of one tomorrow

by **ttc** » Mon May 07, 2007 5:18 pm

tickeyman, talk to matt76.
he put a vortex front one on, can't remember the size now though..

by **deafwish** » Mon May 07, 2007 6:08 pm

Vortex are equally as good and cheaper, too!

by **matt76** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:48 am

Yeah i went a minus one on the front. I really like it. It feels more responsive and doesnt change your revs too much on the highway.

by **Neka79** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:58 pm

being a wheelie adict id say ill drop a tooth on the front come new sprocket time...

by **Ticketyman** » Tue May 08, 2007 7:55 pm

Ordered one from Moto scoot n skate today. Vortex 525 15 tooth $49.00.

I'll let you know how she goes.

by **ttc** » Tue May 08, 2007 8:02 pm

the guys in moss st?

by **Ticketyman** » Tue May 08, 2007 8:37 pm

That's right, I rang Pro Kwaka and they put me onto them.

by **sprocket** » Wed May 09, 2007 10:08 pm

G'day, Im new here, this is my first post, so please forgive me if I aint doin it right.
I Have an 03 Z1000. I just recently changed to 15/44 Vortex sprockets....WOW its awsome!!!

I have a brand new 44 Vortex rear that I would be willing to part with for the right price. I got it sent from the USA but it wasnt the one I wanted, it is clear anodised aluminium, I wanted black.

by **Ticketyman** » Wed May 09, 2007 10:20 pm

How much you looking for?

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