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6 speed cb > 5speed cb??
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(08-27-2015, 12:16 PM)4 Paws_imp Wrote: With the major price diff I decided to go with the '13 and 5 speed. Missed the 6th gear and constantly found myself lookin for it. Just passed 2K miles and it feels like the engine is broken in and loosened up a small bit, no longer looking for sixth gear and gas mileage got better. All good.
Right choice for me, I bought the bike to ride and the $1,500 I saved pays for all the farkles I want plus quite a few tanks of gas.
A countershaft sprocket only costs $30 if you decide you really must regear it. Torque nice for country road cruising and the hill country, rode a few hours on the highway recently, no problems cruising along at 75.
Lack of test ride deal killer for me, left several dealerships with money still in my pocket. Never buy on looks only.

I'd actually probably have the bike in my garage right now if they'd just allow test rides. I'm pretty sure I'd like it a lot, but not knowing for sure how it drives, and feels is still a big risk even though it seems like a very fair deal.
Does anyone know or have a link to the actual ratios here?
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6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by jeffskar_imp - 08-27-2015, 11:27 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by MSB911_imp - 08-27-2015, 11:45 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by 4 Paws_imp - 08-27-2015, 12:16 PM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by CB4ME_imp - 08-27-2015, 12:42 PM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by jeffskar_imp - 08-27-2015, 12:45 PM
6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by Cormanus - 08-27-2015, 01:07 PM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by the Ferret - 08-28-2015, 03:42 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by Randy B - 08-28-2015, 04:01 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by the Ferret - 08-28-2015, 04:04 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by Wisedrum - 08-28-2015, 05:51 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by Randy B - 08-28-2015, 06:01 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by Frulk_imp - 08-28-2015, 08:56 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by Randy B - 08-28-2015, 02:24 PM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by kennyw - 08-28-2015, 02:52 PM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by 4 Paws_imp - 08-29-2015, 11:26 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by kennyw - 08-31-2015, 02:59 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by jamboa_imp - 10-20-2015, 05:14 AM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by the Ferret - 10-20-2015, 10:28 PM
RE: 6 speed cb > 5speed cb?? - by kennyw - 10-20-2015, 10:57 PM

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