09-08-2014, 04:54 AM
Thanks Popgun - I remember that great thread but for some reason couldn't find it.
Randy - thanks for the quick summary. I'm looking forward to the job.
I had my wife on board as a passenger yesterday for the first time since changing the front sprocket. After the ride, she asked if I had done something to the bike - it seemed smoother to her. 60mph is now aout 3200 rpm instead of 3400 rpm. I'm suprised she noticed. The rear sprocket will bring the rpm down another 100+ rpm in 5th.
Randy - thanks for the quick summary. I'm looking forward to the job.
I had my wife on board as a passenger yesterday for the first time since changing the front sprocket. After the ride, she asked if I had done something to the bike - it seemed smoother to her. 60mph is now aout 3200 rpm instead of 3400 rpm. I'm suprised she noticed. The rear sprocket will bring the rpm down another 100+ rpm in 5th.