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Sprocket math

Started by grannyknot, July 18, 2011, 05:56:35 AM

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grannyknot

July 18, 2011, 05:56:35 AM
P/O replaced the stock 42 tooth rear sprocket with a 41T, drive sprocket is still 17T.
I can never remember, will this combination make the bike slower off the line but faster at top end or is it the other way around?
Thanks,
Chris
84 Yamaha FJ1100L
82 Honda CB450T
70 Suzuki T500
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andyb

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July 18, 2011, 05:59:12 AM
Faster top end.

billwest

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July 18, 2011, 06:16:24 AM
I don't think you will notice much of a slow down taking off.

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