take off

**Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:43 pm » Post: #1 » Download Post**

I'm new to NSR's so the long first gear take off is really hard for me to get use to ,I'm running standered sprockets would a 43 on the back help and would I have to buy a new chain any and all info would help including part numbers or suppliers,lots of traffic here in dallas tx!!!!!

**Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:35 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

It'll lower the gearing making it easier to launch the bike, but will obviously lower your top speed. You should get away without a new chain, as long as yours isn't so tight it's on the front end of it's travel.

I have shortened gearing on mine, as I prefer the faster acceleration.
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