Sprocket ratio suggestions

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Re: Sprocket ratio suggestions

02 Oct 2012 17:48

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C'mon, why are you guys dragging your feet

My brakes aint on. Whats a safe rpm for cruising?
Wayne

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Re: Sprocket ratio suggestions

02 Oct 2012 20:39

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1000 rpm under red line ought to provide an ample margin of safety.

The 24 hour speed-record guys probably stay at or near red line most of the time.

What's the desired cruising speed?

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Re: Sprocket ratio suggestions

02 Oct 2012 22:56

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I ride my Concours on any long trips. The A is used on poker rides and such.About 200 mikes in a day at 60-70. The other problem is there is not gas in every town around here so as speed goes up range will go down. Might just switch to a 14 and try that first.
Wayne

74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
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