Ungodly RPM's?

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21 Jun 2007 09:21 #151478 by Wirewulf
Replied by Wirewulf on topic Ungodly RPM's?
ltdrider wrote:

I know my bike can take it, but cruising the freeway at 75 or 80, it sounds like a swarm of hornets.
The speed limit in America was 55 mph when my '76 was new. I think just about all of the KZs were sold during the dark years of the 'double nickle'. Some even have a speedo that only goes to 80.


My 750s' speedos only go to 80...bounce, bounce, bounce!!!:whistle:

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21 Jun 2007 12:35 #151519 by Rickman
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Lookit you chain-drive guys, having fun with your Spacely Sprockets! :)
I don't think us shafties have any alternatives...

1983 KZ1100-L1 "LTD Shaft"
Wiseco 10.5:1 1171 piston kit, bored by APE
Dyna 2000, Dyna S, Dyna grey coils, WG coil power mod, CB900 starter

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21 Jun 2007 14:53 #151550 by N0NB
Replied by N0NB on topic Ungodly RPM's?
You shaftie riders just have to go to a larger wheel and tire! :whistle:

On my SR I went with the stock sized 16T and 102 link chain, but put a 38T on the rear. It runs fine, but that combo puts the axle near the rear end of the adjustment. When I run out of adjustment, I'll have to try removing links or back to different sprockets.

On the two most recent projects, I went with a 17T on the front and I like that better as the axle is now near the front of the slot. I can't tell much difference in RPM between my SR and the 650B at highway speed.

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel :D )

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