I use my bike (2k R1) as a commuter, but I would like to stunt some too. I like the idea of 15/45+ gearing for learning slow standups and such, but I don't want to be buzzy on the highway.

I was thinking about trying this: going 17/46 for commuter usage. Then swaping to 15 for stunting. 17/46 = 2.705 which is really close to stock. 15/46 = 3.067 which is a little better than 15/45 for stunts.

Could this work? If I set up the 17/46 against the stops, could I adjust to get the 15/46 working?

 

On my 07 cbr 1k i have -1 up 2 and love it....on a liter bike gearing isnt really a major issue on the eway like a 600 is, unless you go huge

and -2 on the front is harder on the tranny(which the R1 tranny isnt all the great), I would only do 1 then the rest in the rear

 

my boy has an 03 R1 he rocks 15 front 50 rear and it works great still on highways

and with the Idle up it works fine it seems like for wheelies,,, but what ever feels right to you man..

 

Thanks for the replies.

Actually on the 98 - 03 R1, 15 is only -1. Stock is 16. This changed in 04.

I hate that chains are so expensive. I would love to try several gearing combos and see what works best for me.

I may buy a cheap non-oring chain so I can experiment, then buy a good chain when I decide for sure.