06-05-16, 06:32 AM
(06-05-16, 01:57 AM)Millietant link Wrote: That link just re-inforces my view that rather than mess about with a smaller front or bigger rear sprocket, why not just choose to ride around in one gear lower - then you have the response you desire - all you're doing by changing the sprockets is raising the RPM's for any given speed - just the same as riding around in a lower gear for any given road speed. It's the riders choice that makes the difference.
1st to 2nd is a hassle to change on FZS gearbox. Putting bigger rear sprocket makes it possible to stay almost always in 2nd when riding slowly in the city.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.