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Desmodoughton · Sep 25, 2015

Hi

I've had my 1199 for 2 years and it's time for a chain and sprocket up grade. I don't want to keep the stock 15t front and 39t rear configuration and will prob go for a 520 as I only ride track but was wondering what configuration others have gone for for track riding and have you needed an ecu remap?

Can I get replies in the following format and thanks guys!

525 or 520
Front t
Rear t
Remap

kismetcapitan · Sep 25, 2015

I see no problems running a 520 setup; you save moving mass weight. Psychologically 525 calms the paranoid.

I've gone 15T front/41T rear. Definitely makes it livelier! But for a track rider, you'll want a selection of rear drive sprockets, as different tracks will have different optimum gearing.

Desmodoughton · Sep 27, 2015

I think the 15t front and 41t rear is standard on the R model and is probably the one I will settle for too, I believe Ducati have a special rate on the kit for a limited period due to complaints that stock gearing is difficult on the road. I agree for track it won't be the optimum for all circuits but it should be enough of an improvement for me wobbling round. I'm just finding with the 39t I'm a little low in the rev range at a lot of circuits and want to keep it up in the sweet spot.

outhouse · Sep 27, 2015

Desmodoughton said:
I think the 15t front and 41t rear is standard on the R model and is probably the one I will settle for too, I believe Ducati have a special rate on the kit for a limited period due to complaints that stock gearing is difficult on the road. I agree for track it won't be the optimum for all circuits but it should be enough of an improvement for me wobbling round. I'm just finding with the 39t I'm a little low in the rev range at a lot of circuits and want to keep it up in the sweet spot.

I'm just the opposite, I find the 39 is in the sweet spot, and I would spend more time shifting in certain canyons.

I like being able to hit 100 in second gear.

Charliem90 · Sep 28, 2015

If you're 'track only' and trying to squeeze out all the performance you can you should consider a non-Oring chain.

Doesn't last as long and requires a bit more maintenance but it eliminates some of the parasitic power loss in the drive train. Less power spent overcoming resistance in the chain = more power delivered to rear wheel.

Prince Albert · Sep 28, 2015

I went 520 conversion with 42T rear… Happy with this result

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