Just asking..

AntiHero said:

If you're having issues with the bike not giving you usable power I have to ask--do you have the power setting on 120? Or perhaps your daily driver is a 1500hp GTR?

The sprocket change makes a big difference. Start with that. I'd recommend a larger rear sprocket, not a smaller front.
Disadvantages with 14T:
Chain will wear faster due to more rotation required to spin around the front sprocket (pin/link angle is tighter)
Chain wear on the rubber block protecting the swingarm
Squat characteristics/drive out of corners can suffer

Keep in mind a 14T front is like adding three in the rear.

That's the easy stuff out of the way. Ducati detunes the bike to make it ridable. If I remember correctly it can be up to 70%, depending on gearing/speed/throttle opening. That's right--the ECU cuts power because if it didn't the bike would be completely unridable. A tuner I met hacked the Mitsubishi ECU and can give you as much as you want. Just get some thick boots and a swingarm cover for the inevitable snap of the chain (happened to him). PM me after you do the upgrade if you want to find out more.

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tcelano said:

Yea, really. Unless there is something wrong with yours, I find 3rd gear powerwheelies totally adequate for any street riding I do... I find it rare that I can actually open the throttle fully anywhere. It is way better with 15/41 than 15/39 though.

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oldrider57 said:

Hey folks,
Was just in at my local dealership earlier today. Happened to bring up my point of view about how I'm somewhat disappointed with the "rideable" power from my 12' 1199 standard. Anyone mess around with cam timing, valve overlap or even pulling one of the head gaskets out for higher compression? Am planning on bringing in an AFAM 520 conversion when I do the 41t spocket change, but just don't see this as really altering how the bike runs/transmits power when ridden on public roads..
As the title says, I'm just asking...

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