Okay...
I got my 16 gr sliders. It is a bit heavy for this bike.
The 14gr for the LEA7 variator is a mistake, too light.
The final solution for me is mixing the 15 and 16gr rollers. Now it is perfect for me (for the LEA7 version!!). The bike is calm, but stays agile, the cruising rev stays as low as possible, and the hiend rev is 7500. The perfect combination.
I am a happy man now.
Finally I finished reading this long thread, very helpful information for whoever wants to play with sliders.
I have read lots of posts on both Taiwan and US DT owner's group. Seems like Dr. P. 15g slider would be better in terms of lower rev for all speed range (compare to 14g).
I ride my DT on interstate daily for about 1 hour round trip, and I tend to maintain my speed between 70 to 85mph. With all stock setting, I can reach 70mph@6000rpm, 80mph@7000rpm, tops around 92mph@8000-ish rpm.
So, based on previous conclusion, I should probably go with 15g slider, but wait!!
Now I saw someone's selling 15.5g slider (on Taiwanese eBay sort of site) and guess what?
I got a friend coming to the states from TW soon, so I can ask him to bring in the 15.5g sliders...
Adept, could you share more about the difference between all 15g and 15+16g setting?
If I do two up riding, which side should I go for? Heavier or lighter sliders?
Any comment will be greatly appreciated
P.S: My DT was made in Jan, 2013. With LEA7 clutch assembly (the rear part, you know), but my dealer replaced it with the LGE5 version around 4k miles. I believe my variater is LEA7 version.
Ride safe,
J