The CCW Tha Heist and my day with PIT Motors LTD - Page 2

Barnone · 03-21-2011, 07:45 PM

The number describes the dimensions of the pitch,roller diameter, and roller width.

Everything you need to know about chains.
http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm

Usually the higher the number the stronger the chain assuming they are built to the same standards.

gardo · 03-21-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

The number describes the dimensions of the pitch,roller diameter, and roller width.

Everything you need to know about chains.
http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm

Usually the higher the number the stronger the chain assuming they are built to the same standards.

Vince, you know you are like my new hero Right. Dude all the info and advice has been great thank you

Weldangrind · 03-22-2011, 12:09 AM

We're blessed by a few seasoned guys here that have what I call tribal knowledge; Barnone, Reveeen and Jape immediately come to mind. I appreciate them, and I'm a great believer in stealing knowledge.

katoranger · 03-22-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

We're blessed by a few seasoned guys here that have what I call tribal knowledge; Barnone, Reveeen and Jape immediately come to mind. I appreciate them, and I'm a great believer in stealing knowledge.

They have a vast knowledge and probably saved others alot of expense and time.

Barnone · 03-22-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks but is that a nice way of saying we are old farts? I been fooling with motorcycles for 50 years but still learn something new everyday.

I put a 33 tooth rear sprocket on the bobber today in place of the 45 tooth. Nice to be able to go across an intersection without having to shift out of first.

I'll give it a good run tomorrow out to the ranch. My wife was out there today and noticed some buzzards were hanging around like something was dead.

EDIT the stock rear sprocket on the DF is 45 teeth not 40 like we thought.

katoranger · 03-22-2011, 10:19 PM

Wise old men. They may be grumpy too.

JTCAndrew · 03-23-2011, 12:26 AM

I agree Barnone was super helpful with his XF Thread - I learned alot about the bike thru him and things he had tried. Unfortunately I made my own mistakes along the way but the knowlege he provided is priceless.

Thanks Vince!

Weldangrind · 03-23-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Thanks but is that a nice way of saying we are old farts? I been fooling with motorcycles for 50 years but still learn something new everyday.

I put a 33 tooth rear sprocket on the bobber today in place of the 40 tooth. Might be too much of a jump but it's only 8% more than the stock Heist ratio. Nice to be able to go across an intersection without having to shift out of first.

I'll give it a good run tomorrow out to the ranch. My wife was out there today and noticed some buzzards were hanging around like something was dead.

All kidding aside, when I use the term "tribal knowledge", I do so with genuine respect. It's a term that was coined by David Freiburger of Hot Rod magazine, and it refers to the guys who have the mileage and skills that are becoming so rare today. Freiburger makes a point of interviewing older gentlemen who are willing to share skills and wisdom, and I appreciate it.

I've learned a considerable amount from you, Reveeen and Jape in a short time, and not just about motorcycling. Yet another reason why I like hanging around this shop.

Please tell us how the new sprocket ratio affects top end. I'm curious to learn if there's enough power / torque to carry the bike at that ratio.

Barnone · 03-23-2011, 09:11 AM

I think I am really trying to reduce the cruising speed RPM instead of increasing the top speed. Getting ready to head out to see what died at the ranch. Hope it not another first calf heifer.

Barnone · 03-23-2011, 02:55 PM

False alarm on the dead cow. No buzzards were flying around.
Smaller rear sprocket was a great improvement.

katoranger · 03-23-2011, 03:42 PM

With FL mostly flat it can probably pull that tall gear. I was running a 17/42 on my lifan in North GA. It was almost too tall for starting on the hills.

Barnone · 03-23-2011, 06:47 PM

Yeah, when I get back to the great riding in the mountains on Western North Carolina, I might have to add a few teeth to the back sprocket.

culcune · 03-23-2011, 11:52 PM

CCW better watch out; here is the competition...

http://californiascooterco.com/scooters.html

gardo · 03-24-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

CCW better watch out; here is the competition...

http://californiascooterco.com/scooters.html

Its not really competition its a whole different beast all together.

My3yr old wants the pink one

Weldangrind · 03-24-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

False alarm on the dead cow. No buzzards were flying around.
Smaller rear sprocket was a great improvement.

Good news on the cow.

Did you have a chance to wind out the new sprocket combo? Was there a top speed difference?

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JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	I agree Barnone was super helpful with his XF Thread - I learned alot about the bike thru him and things he had tried. Unfortunately I made my own mistakes along the way but the knowlege he provided is priceless. Thanks Vince! __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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03-23-2011, 03:42 PM	#26
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	With FL mostly flat it can probably pull that tall gear. I was running a 17/42 on my lifan in North GA. It was almost too tall for starting on the hills. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-21-2011, 07:45 PM	#16
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	The number describes the dimensions of the pitch,roller diameter, and roller width. Everything you need to know about chains. http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm Usually the higher the number the stronger the chain assuming they are built to the same standards.
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03-22-2011, 08:52 PM	#20
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	Thanks but is that a nice way of saying we are old farts? I been fooling with motorcycles for 50 years but still learn something new everyday. I put a 33 tooth rear sprocket on the bobber today in place of the 45 tooth. Nice to be able to go across an intersection without having to shift out of first. I'll give it a good run tomorrow out to the ranch. My wife was out there today and noticed some buzzards were hanging around like something was dead. EDIT the stock rear sprocket on the DF is 45 teeth not 40 like we thought.
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03-23-2011, 09:11 AM	#24
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	I think I am really trying to reduce the cruising speed RPM instead of increasing the top speed. Getting ready to head out to see what died at the ranch. Hope it not another first calf heifer.
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03-23-2011, 02:55 PM	#25
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	False alarm on the dead cow. No buzzards were flying around. Smaller rear sprocket was a great improvement.
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03-23-2011, 06:47 PM	#27
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	Yeah, when I get back to the great riding in the mountains on Western North Carolina, I might have to add a few teeth to the back sprocket.
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03-23-2011, 11:52 PM	#28
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	CCW better watch out; here is the competition... http://californiascooterco.com/scooters.html
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