KNOW YOUR… GEARBOXES
Dec 10, 2018
4 minutes
WORDS: PRETTY BOY
IMAGES: FB ARCHIVE
FB: How good is a standard gearbox out of the crate?
MD: On most modern motorcycles from reputable brands, the standard gearboxes are fine for their intended purpose of road use, but many of them have deficiencies when used on circuits. Similarly, many off-road machines have good gearboxes but when pushed to their limits they have some shortcomings.
FB: How can they be improved?
MD: Gearboxes can be improved in several ways. The grade and quality of the material
used can increase strength, while ratios can be optimised to keep the engine in its optimum rev range dependent on power, torque curves and application – circuit racing is
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