How do you like 13/51 on an R w/Dunlop 606's

Is it too buzzy on the hiway? How does it do on the trail? I currently have 13/47 which doesn't seem low enough for tough trails.

Thanks,

Eric

I found that 13/52, was all, but giving up first gear. I had a first gear that could knead dough all day.
But in reality, it only shortened 1st gear too much for me. 1st gear became an annoying quick shift on most occasions.
Nothing high speed about it...just an ultra low gear for a high revving bike.
Dual sport tires don't compliment that gearing well.
I need a little more momentum to make it work for me...

I went down one in the front and am totally happy. I am on the trails all the time and can still hit about 80 on the interstate.

I'm currently at 13 47.

essadv wrote:

Is it too buzzy on the hiway? How does it do on the trail? I currently have 13/47 which doesn't seem low enough for tough trails.

Thanks,

Eric

With a small displacement bike you can't have it all in one package. I think what you have is a very good highway/trail combo. Mine has a 12/47 sprocket set and it's strong in the woods, but just bearable on the slab...not for interstate at all. The D606's are my favorite DOT dual sport tire (at least on the rear)...long wearing and good bite.