TacomaJD
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I have read several of them (sprocket threads), saw where Hondabikepro or whatever his name was changed his on his DCT then said in one thread that shifting was goofed up, but he didn't report back in that particular thread to elaborate, and I couldn't find any further info to verify after reading a couple hours' worth of threads.
I understand (somewhat) how the DCT monitors speed at the wheel and the output shaft or whatever, and the speeds need to match or the computer gets confused.
I don't know how extreme of a change hondabikepro did for his not to work right, but has anyone actually geared their dct bike lower (either smaller front sprocket or larger rear) and it NOT mess the shifting up? I'm not 100% sure what options are available in tooth count of sprockets, obviously the 43 rear from the non dct bikes, but don't they make a 41 tooth rear too? My thinking is going up 2 teeth in the rear sprocket might give it a little extra pep, but not offset it enough to where it messes with shifting? I mean there has to be some leniency because people go to larger tire sizes, and the difference between a brand new tire and one that's worn out offsets gearing same as changing sprockets, albeit not 'as' significantly.
43 tooth rear would be right up my alley and probably allow the bike to use the rest of 6th gear at higher speeds, instead of being held back by lack of torque and headwinds/slight grades.
Also note, I am not interested in hearing of why the NC is made the way it is, that I should leave it alone because Honda designed it the way it should be, etc, like the other threads I read. Now if you really can't mess with sprockets at all on dct models for technical reasons, I 100% accept that and will go on enjoying the NC for what it is. I just couldn't find a definite yes or no on the matter, although there was a lot of "I THINK you're not supposed to change sprockets on dct models."
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I understand (somewhat) how the DCT monitors speed at the wheel and the output shaft or whatever, and the speeds need to match or the computer gets confused.
I don't know how extreme of a change hondabikepro did for his not to work right, but has anyone actually geared their dct bike lower (either smaller front sprocket or larger rear) and it NOT mess the shifting up? I'm not 100% sure what options are available in tooth count of sprockets, obviously the 43 rear from the non dct bikes, but don't they make a 41 tooth rear too? My thinking is going up 2 teeth in the rear sprocket might give it a little extra pep, but not offset it enough to where it messes with shifting? I mean there has to be some leniency because people go to larger tire sizes, and the difference between a brand new tire and one that's worn out offsets gearing same as changing sprockets, albeit not 'as' significantly.
43 tooth rear would be right up my alley and probably allow the bike to use the rest of 6th gear at higher speeds, instead of being held back by lack of torque and headwinds/slight grades.
Also note, I am not interested in hearing of why the NC is made the way it is, that I should leave it alone because Honda designed it the way it should be, etc, like the other threads I read. Now if you really can't mess with sprockets at all on dct models for technical reasons, I 100% accept that and will go on enjoying the NC for what it is. I just couldn't find a definite yes or no on the matter, although there was a lot of "I THINK you're not supposed to change sprockets on dct models."
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