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Test Number:	027
Name:		Ian Foxwell				 
Chassis:	NF502 chassis no. 2				

Date:		16-05-02	
Time:		10.30-12.00
Place:		Travel lodge		
Weather:	dry warm almost hot					

Object of test: Motor, gearing and braking tests
	

	
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Modifications:	

Run all three motors
	12 x 3
	13 x 1
	14 x 5

all geared on 24!!! 93

The gear ratio chosen was original done to try and get the best out of the 14t
motor but was used for all to investigate the effect of possible over gearing
hot motors in bikes

standard gearing	13x69 = 5.31
mod gearing		24x93	= 3.87


   
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Results:

14t
All most to much low speed grunt?? not expected. Good speed in the chosen gear
ration

13t
Superb. probably over geared for almost any where but may suit very long 
Brooklands straight. definitely to much for the car park but interestingly no
detrimental effect on performance. The bikes acceleration appears to be 
limited more by weight and grip than gearing. Over geared enabled the back wheel
to be spun up at almost any speed providing better control although you have to 
keep on your toes.

12t
Not as good as the 13 but ok. Gearing up has reduced the low speed torque so
its now actually much easier to drive. Still enough power at most speeds.

Conclusions
Gearing up makes an enormous difference to the breaking. I went from 50%
programmed rear breaking power to 100%!!!

Gearing up is good generally for high speed steering as it allows the rear to 
be drifted at higher speeds. 

Gearing up is bad for motors and duration. Motors now getting warm and showing
signs of wear after just one run where none was previously apparent after 
hours of use. I will struggle to make 8 min on a fast track with these 1700’s
As they are giving nearly 2000mha I think im gonna need some 2400’s BUGGER