Recently purchased this from British Customs after reading about the rpm lowering on the highway which is the main part of my daily commute. So, I slapped it on and immediately noticed the taller gearing on the bike. Basically, each gear became 10 mph taller, 5th gear not being engaged until 60 mph or greater. The new sprocket does not have the rubber cushion, so it is a bit louder noise wise. Makes you remember you have a chain underneath your seat. My take away after a couple of weeks is that is works fine. No more looking for a 6th gear with the added benefit of the speedo being accurate. Another change is that downshifting does not brake the bike as much as usual. I am not sure this is a good thing, but it is easy to get used to it.
The job itself does not require a lift, just the tools and knowledge of chain adjustment.
As usual, I’m torn between stock gearing and this modification. Anyone make the change and stick with it for the long term? Mike
The job itself does not require a lift, just the tools and knowledge of chain adjustment.
As usual, I’m torn between stock gearing and this modification. Anyone make the change and stick with it for the long term? Mike