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The first and cheapest mod to do.. yeeha
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Im 16f, left me with a massive wheel base :/
Just about to slap a 44r on, so we`ll see
What size sprocket have you got on the rear now Steve?
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Does that significantly shorten the wheelbase Steve?
I could probably work it out but can't be arsed.
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By fitting a 44 you mean? Yeh should do. std chain length, and hence adjustment is for a 17f 42r. I changed the front to a 16 which puts the chain adjusters almost right to the back (they say) 1 on the front is worth 3 on the back, so by adding two on the back I should lose at least most of the length I gain, plus a bit more punch (thats the plan anyways..)
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sorry but IMHO it does not shorten the weelbase significantly at all. the 44 vs 46 sprocket is just a few milimeters in diameter size so if you divide it by 2 you get a milimeter or two on the rear axle. that is the same 2 milimeters you get when you buy a new chain and the very same 3 milimeters you lose by chain wearing.
1 tooth on front does not count as 3 on the back http://www.gearingcommander.com/ just to be correct
1 tooth on front does not count as 3 on the back http://www.gearingcommander.com/ just to be correct
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That's what I suspected but let us know if reality is different from theory Steve.
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oooOOOoo. OK put the trumpet down lol. Maybe my chains just fooked then!
Pretty sure i had to take alot of slack out the chain when I changed the front though, so it will make some difference. A small difference in wheelbase plus the small increase in acceleration SHOULD i`m hope produce a positive noticeable effect overall.
But yes Rob
I shall let you know
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On my 02 mille -1F and +2R was superb with the std 108 link, it only just fit.. So a very short wheelbase indeed , brilliant!
Funnily enough i have shortened the gearing the same am
ount on the V4, but its soo short out of the box I plumped for the +2 on the chain so a 110 link red afam it is,
I actually use 4th and 5 th gear! And No headbutting the clocks in first three gears lol
All Aprilias are geared too long for fast road and track imo
Funnily enough i have shortened the gearing the same am
ount on the V4, but its soo short out of the box I plumped for the +2 on the chain so a 110 link red afam it is,
I actually use 4th and 5 th gear! And No headbutting the clocks in first three gears lol
All Aprilias are geared too long for fast road and track imo
