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LayinLo · 08-12-2005, 04:34 PM

Basic sprocket change to get quicker acceleration and easier wheelies:

Drop 2 teeth in the front and go up 5 in the rear. Get as close to that recommendation as possible. (At least drop 1 tooth and go up 3 in the rear).

This will help a lot. Or go buy a bike that has already been stunted or set-up for stunting. I see them here for $1,000-2,500 USD all the time. That way, when you drop the bike (which you will) You still have your Kat to cruise the streets on.

**Clint** · 08-12-2005, 06:32 PM

Well, once you've ridden long enough, you'll recognize that a slight lift of the front wheel comes quite naturally under hard accel, and there's nothing inherently dangerous about it. If you try to turn under hard accel, you won't have any traction anyway. What's the difference if 99% of the weight's off the wheel or 100?

Understand that there are two types of wheelies - those that are intentionally initiated by a pop of the clutch and/or throttle, and those that occur simply by launching hard. I'm referring to the latter, less squidly type.

dekker · 08-13-2005, 02:29 PM

yeah, to be able to pull away from a stoplight by the local bike hangouts and lift the front wheel by accelerating hard, man that would be cool... next stop the local bike shop to talk sprockets

**Clint** · 08-13-2005, 08:42 PM

Screw the "hangouts". I ride for myself.

frank5079 · 08-14-2005, 07:10 PM

Why stop at a 750 when you can go all out and swap in an 1100......then wheelies would be as easy as grabbing a handful of throttle........1100 into a 600 Katana chassis

dilworth · 08-16-2005, 02:27 AM

I just met a guy that claims that he put an 1100cc in his 1990 katana gsx600f. Im not sure of exactly what he did, but I do know that his bike really screams, and it will definately pull the front end way off of the ground. He has got the scars to prove it, too. Anyway, he said that it bolted right in. Now, I'm no gear head just yet, but I know what I saw, and it was pretty dang impressive, for a katana.

Scourge · 08-16-2005, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Oh, man, if you have to ask you wouldn't understand. It's like taking off in an airplane, which I personally love.

Piper Warrior II here. The only time I heard the words, "MY AIRPLANE" when I was taking lessons, was my second takeoff, and I was WAY over compensating the steering, took a while to get used to directing the thing with my feet. That feeling at takeoff is pretty cool, though, I really gotta think about finishing up my license.

I'm too wide to sit comfortably in a 152.

**Clint** · 08-16-2005, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scourge

I'm too wide to sit comfortably in a 152.

I'm not a big guy and I'm too wide. Nothing like rubbing shoulders with the guy who's teaching you how to fly.

Kooter · 05-13-2008, 11:14 AM

I was never able to get my front tire in the air with my 750 Kat I had, but I did do my far share to stoppies. Those were a blast I thought!

tricker · 05-13-2008, 11:34 AM

holy zombie thread.. this might be a new record kids....

Kooter · 05-13-2008, 01:20 PM

Haha I didn't even realize....

tricker · 05-13-2008, 01:21 PM

its all good.. i just tend to notice these zombies becoming revived from time to time...

Davecm203 · 05-13-2008, 09:07 PM

I had an 99 Kat. I put a DynoJet Stage III kit in it. And the first time I got on it, the wheel came up. It killed the gas mileage though.

Davecm203 · 05-13-2008, 09:14 PM

By the way, my best wheelie bike was my Honda VTR1000 SuperHawk. That thing would wheelie easier than my Gixxer. God I wish I could find the &%%^& that stole it.

BravisD · 06-11-2008, 07:44 PM

Old post really shocked to see no answers, stock is 47 tooth 60 tooth is the "Stunt" sprocket.

**87gsxrnut** · 06-11-2008, 11:24 PM

This dog was laid to rest a long time ago.

- Nut

JmalB · 06-12-2008, 05:25 AM

Can we shoot it again?

Tab B. · 06-12-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank5079

Why stop at a 750 when you can go all out and swap in an 1100......then wheelies would be as easy as grabbing a handful of throttle........1100 into a 600 Katana chassis

Yup, that was what I was thinking. If you are going to all that trouble, might as well over do it. Toooo much power is just enough!

stp1971 · 06-12-2008, 12:42 PM

Sheesh. That is all I can say. Sheesh old thread.

08-12-2005, 06:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Well, once you've ridden long enough, you'll recognize that a slight lift of the front wheel comes quite naturally under hard accel, and there's nothing inherently dangerous about it. If you try to turn under hard accel, you won't have any traction anyway. What's the difference if 99% of the weight's off the wheel or 100? Understand that there are two types of wheelies - those that are intentionally initiated by a pop of the clutch and/or throttle, and those that occur simply by launching hard. I'm referring to the latter, less squidly type. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

08-13-2005, 02:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
dekker Where Am I ? Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: '91 gsx600f Location: kitchener ontario canada Posts: 30	yeah, to be able to pull away from a stoplight by the local bike hangouts and lift the front wheel by accelerating hard, man that would be cool... next stop the local bike shop to talk sprockets __________________ '91 gsx600f katana . flat black

08-13-2005, 08:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Screw the "hangouts". I ride for myself. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

05-13-2008, 11:14 AM	#29 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	I was never able to get my front tire in the air with my 750 Kat I had, but I did do my far share to stoppies. Those were a blast I thought! __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

05-13-2008, 11:34 AM	#30 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	holy zombie thread.. this might be a new record kids.... __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

08-12-2005, 04:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Basic sprocket change to get quicker acceleration and easier wheelies: Drop 2 teeth in the front and go up 5 in the rear. Get as close to that recommendation as possible. (At least drop 1 tooth and go up 3 in the rear). This will help a lot. Or go buy a bike that has already been stunted or set-up for stunting. I see them here for $1,000-2,500 USD all the time. That way, when you drop the bike (which you will) You still have your Kat to cruise the streets on.

08-14-2005, 07:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
frank5079 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 1994 Suzuki RF900R Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 29	Why stop at a 750 when you can go all out and swap in an 1100......then wheelies would be as easy as grabbing a handful of throttle........1100 into a 600 Katana chassis

08-16-2005, 02:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
dilworth Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 1990 suzuki gsx600f katana Location: Idaho Posts: 10	I just met a guy that claims that he put an 1100cc in his 1990 katana gsx600f. Im not sure of exactly what he did, but I do know that his bike really screams, and it will definately pull the front end way off of the ground. He has got the scars to prove it, too. Anyway, he said that it bolted right in. Now, I'm no gear head just yet, but I know what I saw, and it was pretty dang impressive, for a katana.

05-13-2008, 01:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	Haha I didn't even realize.... __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

05-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#32 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	its all good.. i just tend to notice these zombies becoming revived from time to time... __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

05-13-2008, 09:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
Davecm203 M-J Member of the Month!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 2,826	I had an 99 Kat. I put a DynoJet Stage III kit in it. And the first time I got on it, the wheel came up. It killed the gas mileage though.

05-13-2008, 09:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
Davecm203 M-J Member of the Month!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 2,826	By the way, my best wheelie bike was my Honda VTR1000 SuperHawk. That thing would wheelie easier than my Gixxer. God I wish I could find the &%%^& that stole it.

06-11-2008, 07:44 PM	#35 (permalink)
BravisD Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2006 GSX600F Katana Location: Dallas Tx. Posts: 2	Old post really shocked to see no answers, stock is 47 tooth 60 tooth is the "Stunt" sprocket.

06-11-2008, 11:24 PM	#36 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,406	This dog was laid to rest a long time ago. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

06-12-2008, 12:42 PM	#39 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,966	Sheesh. That is all I can say. Sheesh old thread. __________________ No Signature needed.

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