The more I think about changing the gears, while its not that hard of a job to do, I am thinking how much I really enjoy the stock gearing on the 94 1000F. I know when i had the ole 88 cane geared at 16/44 while fun around town, was a buzzing machine going along on the expressway at any speed above 60 mph, pulling way to many rpms. I recently took the 94 up into the mountains and really liked the stock gearing. it was even better cruising at 75 mph on rolling hills to get there. She just loafed along with very little effort. Got great gas mileage also. Hitting right at 40 mpg. I remember the 88 cane after I geared it the gas mileage went to hell in a hurry.

You make a good point with the father/son analogy. Perfect and well said.
I still want to see what the ole 94 1000F will do in the 1/4. Just for fun.

 

15 mins to flip a set out - trust me it is great fun + she'll "lift" for ya for extra thrills

 

I had a 15 on the front for a bit. It would wheelie 1st no problem but was ratchatey so I took it off for a 16.

 

lol

 

Agree with Sprock - 16/45 you'll kick his butt to around 125.
I ran 15/42 and a GSXR1000 couldn't run away from me.
Gas mileage was horrible and the speedo was way off.
Back to 17/42 now.

 

You could also add one shim per carb needle Matt to improve midrange response off
the mark - takes about 10 mins for that little tweak. K&N filter'd help too.

Then put the 16/45 on and don't say nuttin !

Snap a pic of his face for us at the end of the first run

 

Sprock, what thickness are the shims you use under the needles? I will soon start experimenting with jetting and would like to give shimming a go as well. Some say one some say use two. I'll try both and see what works for me. Thanks

 

It's too early i the am here to be asking me that ? David

I have a bunch taht came with spare carbs and extra carb kits

let me get back to ya on that - I have to run out at the moment.

David I have two separate sized shims / washers

.020 & .030

the .020 seem to be oem & the .030 's came with the jet kits

 

I thank you kind sir. Next time I'll fedex a mug of coffee before asking questions in the am

 

- but cold coffee sucks !