11-24-2015, 11:40 PM
(11-24-2015, 10:56 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote: Does anyone know if 7th Gear Designs is still around. I have failed to make any connection with the company for two weeks now. Emails and voice mail messages are never returned. I would really like to have a set of sprockets but am about to give up on it.
Redbirds, you asked this question on the thread (http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....04&page=2) I specifically created to address the sprocket issue to a new (higher) level. Mine being the ultimate possibility of what is possible. 19T front & 35T rear. In case you did not read my reply to your question on that other thread, I will repeat it here.
"Redbirds, Copied down from my earlier post:I am using 7th Gear's contact info on his website. It still works, but he is apparently very busy and it takes time before he is able to reply. I'm still waiting for his reply email to start production on the sprockets.
Update 11/20/15: He has my order and $ to manufacture my F & R sprockets. I do not have an update on his production or shipment yet, but I expect them soon. Send an email and phone call and wait is all you can do right now."
Update 11/25/15: I am just now getting emails that he read my emails from weeks ago, one of his replies is that he is manufacturing my sprockets this week/next week and they should ship out in the next ?7 days or so, but I am not holding my breath, ... They will show up when they show up. From what someone else on this forum mentioned, he has a primary vocation, he is moving, ... be patient. You are experiencing the frustration, I initially had, but observe patience and he will eventually get in touch when things settle down. I initially contacted 7GD back in the late August / early September time frame. Good things come to all that wait - even if at times it seems frustrating.
My goal is to test/prove my idea/design #s that Fukunaga and his Honda design team had it wrong. They could have just added a 6th gear or designed the 5gear better from the start or as a mod, ... ([url=http://world.honda.com/CB1100/engineer-talk/episode3/).]http://world.honda.com/CB1100/engineer-talk/episode3/). <= Great article. I am truly overwhelmed at this flaw in otherwise perfection. Ideally, they could have manufactured 2 versions, just like the ex, dx, abs, ... One would be high revving and the other low for the cruising customer base. My gut feel, is the later would have higher sales.
When I get done with everything, I will post a summary of all of my mods (w pictures) for all to view and self evaluate if it makes sense for them just as I have from the wonderful volunteers before me on this forum that I am thankful for.
Happy thanksgiving to all.
I guess I made the tie in to food, burgers, and finally football!
LOL
When I first joined, I wondered how anyone could get to thousands of posts, but I am quickly learning. Double to Triple digits / month adds up fast. I don't think I could keep that rate once my farkle period is over though. I know, it never ends.