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Title: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dochunt on May 24, 2015, 06:54:12 AM I just moved from a Kawasaki Versys to a 2012 M796, which I got used but with only 700 mile.
I am riding the farm roads in South Jersey. Where as the Kawi would get up to 5th or 6th gear and be comfortable at 50-60 MPH, I can't get out of 3rd in the 796. It seems to be much smoother when reving above 5000 rpm, Seems a little clunky below 4000 rpm. I am already at the speed limit at 5000 rpm in 3rd gear. I have not gotten on the highways yet. Is this how it is. Would appreciate some input. Thanks Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dirty Duc on May 24, 2015, 07:38:27 AM That's how it is with stock gearing and stock fuel delivery.
Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dochunt on May 24, 2015, 10:30:50 AM Should I do something about it, is it worth doing.
How hard is it to change. Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dirty Duc on May 24, 2015, 12:44:35 PM Many people change the front sprocket to 14 teeth.
It is relatively easy if you are mechanically inclined. How many miles are on it? Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: StephenC on May 24, 2015, 12:50:40 PM I did the sprocket change thing and it has certainly helped. The speeds that I am allowed to ride now seem to fall in the sweet spot of each gear. I still only ever use the 1st 4 gears and my commute includes a (short) freeway section at 100 kph. I see it as an advantage, less gear changes!
Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: ducpainter on May 24, 2015, 04:41:15 PM BEEP BEEP ~ THE LITTLE NASH RAMBLER ~ The PLAYMATES ~ ANIMATION (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enqNl7tdLR4#)
Sorry...couldn't help it. [laugh] Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dirty Duc on May 24, 2015, 04:44:35 PM Changing the fueling is more money and more work, but reportedly smooths out some of the lower RPM choppiness. Breaking it in helps with the choppiness, too.
Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dochunt on May 24, 2015, 07:55:50 PM I have about 850 miles on it. It is not a big issue and I agree about not needing to change gears so much.
I was just wondering if this was normal. Which front sprocket would you guys recommend ? I love the smoothness of the bike at around 6000 RPMs Thanks for the education. Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dirty Duc on May 24, 2015, 08:43:22 PM IME, it will take at least 10k miles for it to really come into it's personality...
With only 850 miles, a 14t front is the way to go. When you change the chain and sprockets later on you can move back to the 15t front and get a bigger rear sprocket that suits your riding situation. Title: Re: can i get out of 3rd gear Post by: Dochunt on May 25, 2015, 04:09:59 AM thank, I am looking forward to racking up the miles this summer
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