05-11-2015, 10:39 PM
Consensus seems to be 'most" don't feel the extra gear by itself is necessary. Even at 80 mph you are still below 500 rpms with the 5 speed and the CB motor does love to run. When I had my 13, I found it perfectly acceptable for freeway work. However that said the 6th gear on the 14 is nice and does let the CB run a little more relaxed on the road, and the updated instruments with fuel computer and digital gear indicator is nice too. Not necessary, but nice.
You can always alter the gearing on the 13 as Chip Beck and others have done, for less than $150
You can always alter the gearing on the 13 as Chip Beck and others have done, for less than $150