Finally got my hands on a 13 tooth front sprocket for my D-Tracker and i like it.
My Theory: Even de restricted you cant get one of these bikes to rev much over 8,000 rpm in top gear they just dont make power in the high end rev range and struggle to get over that hump, my theory was that if i reduced the gearing it would allow the engine to spin up a bit more and allow the bike to get a bit more top speed.
My Findings: I was right, Now my D-Tracker on the flat tucked in tight would do 136 kph @ just over 8,000 rpm, with the 13 tooth gearing i cracked 141kph @ 10,000 rpm. in top gear.
What I really like about it though: Now if you normally cruise on a trip around the 100 - 110 kph range and because these bikes make their power between 6,000 - 8,000 rpm having the slightly lower gearing sits you in that power range at your cruising speed, so it pulls a little better when you come to a bit of a hill and is more responsive when over taking.
I have hardly noticed any reduction in fuel economy but their must be a reduction running lower ratios but it is very little.
For KLX owners doing off road, this is a must do, makes a big difference in the narly stuff.
Disadvantages: 1st gear runs out a bit quick around town, so you just short shift a bit more.
ONE MORE TOPIC. "Snorkels"
Kawasaki are selling larger snorkels for about 200 baht, now they do make a difference but it depends on what you want your bike to do.
If your into off road or want to be the king at traffic lights then go the larger snorkel.
It alters the power curve to the lower rev range but reduces the power at the top end scale.
If your into touring and more road riding stick with the stock snorkel and dont drill holes in your air box.
By the way Im still doing de restrictions for KLXs and D-Trackers for 2,000 Baht. contact me through this website.
John
My Theory: Even de restricted you cant get one of these bikes to rev much over 8,000 rpm in top gear they just dont make power in the high end rev range and struggle to get over that hump, my theory was that if i reduced the gearing it would allow the engine to spin up a bit more and allow the bike to get a bit more top speed.
My Findings: I was right, Now my D-Tracker on the flat tucked in tight would do 136 kph @ just over 8,000 rpm, with the 13 tooth gearing i cracked 141kph @ 10,000 rpm. in top gear.
What I really like about it though: Now if you normally cruise on a trip around the 100 - 110 kph range and because these bikes make their power between 6,000 - 8,000 rpm having the slightly lower gearing sits you in that power range at your cruising speed, so it pulls a little better when you come to a bit of a hill and is more responsive when over taking.
I have hardly noticed any reduction in fuel economy but their must be a reduction running lower ratios but it is very little.
For KLX owners doing off road, this is a must do, makes a big difference in the narly stuff.
Disadvantages: 1st gear runs out a bit quick around town, so you just short shift a bit more.
ONE MORE TOPIC. "Snorkels"
Kawasaki are selling larger snorkels for about 200 baht, now they do make a difference but it depends on what you want your bike to do.
If your into off road or want to be the king at traffic lights then go the larger snorkel.
It alters the power curve to the lower rev range but reduces the power at the top end scale.
If your into touring and more road riding stick with the stock snorkel and dont drill holes in your air box.
By the way Im still doing de restrictions for KLXs and D-Trackers for 2,000 Baht. contact me through this website.
John