2016 Central Rally, Ouray, CO, June 8th-12th...Time for a head-count thread!

[Neoday2]

I know this could go in a different part of the forum but I thought I would start with the people who are actually going to be riding in the mountains with me- what your thoughts on final gear ratios? I am going to pick up a new set of sprockets and I have the standard 17/40 setup today.

I will be doing a lot of riding on this trip, basically living off my motorcycle for 2+ weeks.  I have stock rims/tire sizes front and rear.  

Might be riding back to MN from the rally unless I can hop on a trailer heading home (all or part of the trip) so there could be a 1,200 mile ride home, much of that on slab.

If I go to 18/39 (so I don't buy the same sprockets I have now) will I be wishing I had the other gearing when riding through the mountains?

What gearing are you running today/what will you be running at the rally?

Just a few weeks away!!! So excited to meet everyone

Honestly Isaac, the FJ has enough torque to overcome most taller gear ratios. Get whatever sprocket/chain combination that you will be happiest with the long-distance cruising part of your journey, as that's where most of your hours in the saddle will be spent.
In the mountains, just drop down a gear or two and throttle-on! You will be smiling from ear to ear.
To be honest, I like to push the bike sometimes in the mountains, and perhaps a shorter sprocket ratio would be better suited for that, but on days that I spend the whole day touring in the mountains, most of the time I find myself wishing I had a slightly taller combo for 500+ mile days.

New chain and sprocket are fitted,  I went with the 18/39 combo.  I kept the 17/40 sprockets as they are not that worn and could always switch back.  Most likely, I will end up keeping the sprockets around for a couple of years before throwing them away...

See you guys and gals in a couple weeks!

[FjLee]

I think this is the Central Rally "Head Count" thread..........?
So I'll add my name...........

1. Firehawk068 (Alan)
2. Cap'n Ron (Ron)
3. 1tinindian (Leon)
4. Son of 1tinindian (Cory)
5. Derek Young (Derek)
6. Donna Young (Donna)
7. Skymasteres (Mike)
8. Yamahafjrider (Kurt)
9. Mrs. Yamahafjrider (Kiki)
10. not a lib (Randy T)
11. not a lib either (Susan)
12. aviationfred (Fred)
13. Pat Conlon
14. Paul Lawson
15. Jason Lawson
16. FJscott (Scott Ledingham
17. Neoday2 (Isaac)
18. Skymasteres (Mike
19.  FjLee    (Lee Carkenord)

.......hope I'm doin' this correctly........!

[1tinindian]

I think this is the Central Rally "Head Count" thread..........?
So I'll add my name...........

1. Firehawk068 (Alan)
2. Cap'n Ron (Ron)
3. 1tinindian (Leon)
4. Son of 1tinindian (Cory)
5. Derek Young (Derek)
6. Donna Young (Donna)
7. Skymasteres (Mike)
8. Yamahafjrider (Kurt)
9. Mrs. Yamahafjrider (Kiki)
10. not a lib (Randy T)
11. not a lib either (Susan)
12. aviationfred (Fred)
13. Pat Conlon
14. Paul Lawson
15. Jason Lawson
16. FJscott (Scott Ledingham
17. Neoday2 (Isaac)
18.  FjLee    (Lee Carkenord)

.......hope I'm doin' this correctly........!

I fixed the list for you, Lee, as there were 2 seperate lines for our friend Mike (skymaster). Not your fault.

It will be great to see you again fella!

Leon

[FJ1100mjk]

1. Firehawk068 (Alan)
2. Cap'n Ron (Ron)
3. 1tinindian (Leon)
4. Son of 1tinindian (Cory)
5. Derek Young (Derek)
6. Donna Young (Donna)
7. Skymasteres (Mike)
8. Yamahafjrider (Kurt)
9. Mrs. Yamahafjrider (Kiki)
10. not a lib (Randy T)
11. not a lib either (Susan)
12. aviationfred (Fred)
13. Pat Conlon
14. Paul Lawson
15. Jason Lawson
16. FJscott (Scott Ledingham
17. Neoday2 (Isaac)
18.  FjLee    (Lee Carkenord)
19. FJ1100mjk (Marty)



Leaving tomorrow for the Centennial State, for an extended stay of super scenery and riding!

[Capn Ron]

It'll be good to ride with you again Marty!   

[yamaha fj rider]

FJ1100mjk, that is awesome. I am jealous. Have a great trip.  See you there.

Kurt

[FJ1100mjk]

FJ1100mjk, that is awesome. I am jealous. Have a great trip.  See you there.

Kurt

Thanks Kurt. I am leaving in a little less than an hour. No rain for the start, and that's a good thing!

[racerrad8]

I am sending a package out tomorrow with some supplies for a couple of WCR attendees en-route to Ouray.

If anyone needs anything added to the package let me know, I am mailing it tomorrow afternoon.

Randy - RPM