Changed Final Drive Gearing 2013

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I wrote to Honda in Japan and the engineers said if you change to a smaller rear sprocket, the chain could scrape on the swingarm which would not be a good thing in their opinion. He said to leave the gearing as is and enjoy. The original concept was too slow down and enjoy torque rather than horsepower. But of course they have since added the sixth gear once the market moved out of Japan. I rode a 919 yesterday and it was very smooth. Vibes are character. Not to me. A sewing machine is fine for me. - Anyway, change the front and leave the rear alone, or at least keep and eye on the swingarm to see if it is being altered by the chain at all.