I have a 2004 honda 919 running with stock gearing 16t in front and 43t in rear I was going to go to a 15t in front and 45t in rear but I still want to be able to make a decent trip like at 100+mph and would like to gear to where I can get the most out of the bike. So what can I run and still be able to drive on street gear wise. I have looked for crash cages and 12 bars but have found absolutely nothing so I have a local shop making the cage and the 12 bar I am waiting on a replacement 12 o'clock plate so I can have replacements if I ever need one. I also have a 2000 suzuki bandit 1200 that I took out a street sign on it. It now has no plastics and just needs handlebar lights and I was planning on making it a drag bike unless it is possible to stunt a bike of this size, I am only 5'2 and around 130lbs so these are both pretty big and the bandit is more of a project waiting on piping to run a turbo setup just an idea cause I used to pull real good power wheelies on it.

 

Rock that thing stock... ... Its a wheelie machine just as it is...

 

OH.... and welcome to SL...

 

Ok maybe I should be getting tips as well I have been on bikes for around 5 years started on 600 shadow I hate that bike now then went to a 500 buell blast feels like a toy once you get off of a real bike onto it but it would wheelie. I then bought my first real bike the 1200 bandit and experienced raw power and soon modded the engine for 150+hp through about 5k and a lot of holeshot parts, I wrecked it and became interested in stunting so I went to the dealer for a 600 gsxr or just any 600 but I love the streetfighters and the 919 was right when I walked in with 2k miles adult driven down once with small dent on left of tank so I made an offer and drove it away. It has a laser duo tech exhaust that sounds amazing and is now completely plastic free.

 

any bike can be stunted. its just some are going to be a lot easier to learn on than others.

some guy where i live has a custom built chopper that i have seen him ride out a wheelie for over a mile on. i dont know how he hasnt snapped the front forks, or why he would even try to rock wheelies on it, but it is badass when he does. next time i see him do it, i will try to get a picture and post it up here.

 

Yeah anything can be wheelied by the right rider. Like Gold Wings! Haha

 

I would love to see some acros on a GL1800 Wing

 

There ya go.
Google Goldwing wheelies!

 

-1+2 gearing you spoke of will effect highway use minimally...

^ Does that sound retarted to anyone else?

 

I never said I knew if it was good or bad I actually asked if it would be a good idea or if anybody had suggestions I am looking for a good ratio to start with for street and stunt I don't want to be at 9k rpm in 6th gear going like 85mph I just want as much of both worlds as I can get so I can pull up the nearly 500lb monster a little easier.

 

anything will wheelie. That gear ratio on the 919 should be good. Most people do that on their Canyon carving bikes for a little more power in and out of the turns. Basically the easier the bike is going to be to get up the less "streetable" it will be. My bike is a 03 R6 with -1 +22 (67 rear) and I ride that thing all over the place(granted I need to adjust my valves now), Im talkin like 2hrs. 1 way, and it should not even be ridden on the street really but I like it too much. I think I tach almost 9K at like 60mph. Its all in how you take care of your bike.

 

-1/+2 is "og" stunt gearing

 

I redline at 9500 and right now my bike is at like 7k to do 80 in 6th I top out around 150ish never topped it out all the way cause its usually wind that causes me to slow down being a naked bike a loose jacket can mean 20mph. I have been looking for gear ratios all night so I could calculate the sprockets but I have had no luck. Also I ride a 2 hour trip every few days but the whole thing is interstate. I noticed in my area it is real easy to get what people call pull offs from their race bikes cause I live close to barber and tally and have a lot of friends who race. I usually end up with pilot power 2ct's have like 6 sets right now with the sides pretty worn but perfect centers. Will these tires hurt my stunting ability cause I eat tires like crazy and these are almost unlimited for free. I also make sure all maintenance is up to par and fresh oil every 2000-2500. I don't do valves but I take it in to a local bike shop that I have trusted with all my bikes to have any major stuff done.

 

I change my oil everytime my bike shows 750 miles on it. and most bike shops wont even touch a valve job... They usually pull the cover... initial it and throw the cover back on. Then when you tell them the bike still ticks they tell you if you pull the valve cover and the initials are there you pay TWICE. So I did it myself. and I t was a pain. But if you are already taching that high... and only rev to 9 1/2 K that could be a problem for the Street stunting my friend. I would say no more than -1 +2. unless you are willing to change your sprocket setup everytime you ride that trip.

 

I will check tomorrow for sure and see where I am at tach wise cause looking back on it there is no way it's that high at that low of a speed I hit 150mph meaning 70mph in a 2000-2500rpm range from 7k at 80mph to 150mph that I know is 9ish its just 12 degrees outside right now so maybe when it hits 30ish tomorrow I will go test it and see what I get it at plus cops don't like loud bikes this late running down the streets. You were right those were the lights I saw I always thought it was to see him if you were coming towards him cause his light would be facing straight up I thought about running like 6 to 12 led lights on my under carriage just for night riding plus the cops could care less what you run light wise as long as you stay away from strobes. Also mechanic wise he is the same guy who built the motor in my bandit and the previous owner and I know his work I do a lot of work for him with audio systems car/motorcycle and do some electrical wiring when he is behind in his shop. He has the tools to do all of the work like on my last bike the carb sync was crazy he had a special tool for it though.

 

Yeah, they don't care here either... My bike lights up at night too... The Under Carriage thing really helps riding at night. I can actually see something. I was thinking of actually hooking a fog light to a toggle and mounting it to where it points straight down under my fairings. Not a fan of the Head Light things though... Lawst cawz does have some ******* sick products though other than that.

 

Yeah I was browsing I just see those spikes as a pain if I go down and I am big on streetfighter so pretty is not much of a care If I didn't put 750 a week on my bike I would change the oil more often but it gets way into the pocket at like 15 a filter and 7-12 a court I need to get a power commander and do some performance stuff to get the hp up a bit. So far the only mod is no plastic and a laser exhaust that I think sounds great but the only dealer is in ohio so if I mess it up thats a long drive to get a replacement part. The cage is going to be a custom and so will the 12 bar but I am getting the 12bar done to fit freestyle ingenuity scrape plates I am going to do a rear handbrake but don't know what the most economical way to go is on that.

 

Ehh, I can hook you up with a power commander probably but the other stuff you are probably on your own with. DEFINITELY on the Stunt Parts. but as far as performance wise I should be able to get some **** for that bike if you cant find anyone else. and Im pretty sure that company ships.

 

sent you a pm.

 

I don't do it everyday, but I do regularly ride 150miles each way to nebraska every few months

with +15 gearing on my f4i

It really doesn't bother me personally, but I know lots of other people complain about the highway with that big of gearing

I do about 80-90mph the whole way, bike screaming around 9k, with ear plugs in..