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I'm only about 155 lbs. and My dad rides my bike occaisionally. hes around 180. im only 17yrs old. and dont expect to be heavy anytime soon.

1981kz550ltd wrote:

I'm only about 155 lbs. and My dad rides my bike occaisionally. hes around 180. im only 17yrs old. and dont expect to be heavy anytime soon.

It should be able to handle the higher gearing no problem, may have to downshift to accelerate up hills but cruising flat will be no worries.

BH, do you recomend the 17/37 combo then?

1981kz550ltd wrote:

BH, do you recomend the 17/37 combo then?

I think that 17/36 is closest to the RPM value that you said you were going for.

hmmm. On bikebandit.com. under aftermarket parts. they only have a 38t or higher for the 550. but for the 750. they have down to a 32t. will a 36t for the 750 mount on my 550? i would think it would being the same year.

1981kz550ltd wrote:

hmmm. On bikebandit.com. under aftermarket parts. they only have a 38t or higher for the 550. but for the 750. they have down to a 32t. will a 36t for the 750 mount on my 550? i would think it would being the same year.

I honestly don't know. I would use the OEM lookup at Bikebandit to get the part number for the sprocket and see if it crosses to other years and models. Sprocket Specialists sells sprockets in any tooth size but they cost more than the OEM ones. Usually, they are the only way to get smaller rear sprockets. Also, make sure the sprockets are the right chain type (530 or 630 or whatever). I saw small ones for my bike that were the wrong chain type.

Hey Bountyhunter, I alos have a 79' 750 twin and I am trying to figure out what front and rear sporcet to use. I was thinking of running 17/32. Do you think this will give me at least 15mph more? Also is sprocket specialist the only place to get a 32t rear for 79' kz750 twin. Thanks.

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