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Mr. Vagrent,
I had the motorcycle out for an extended ride today But the bike revs to high at highway speeds. In my opinion. I remember changing out the front [Small] sprocket on I bike I owned in the 80's to get lower revs at highway speeds
But I can't remember If it had more or fewer teeth than the one I took off
Logic tells me more teeth lower revs Am I correct? I found new sprockets but no info on which one to use
Thanks
Missaman
Missa, change the rear sprocket to a smaller one, it is more 'adjustable' having more teeth, and you can lessen the wheelbase by moving the rear wheel forward to speed up the steering a tad.
Only problem is you need anew chain going this way.
Get an 'O-ring chain if you do and keep it clean.
The bike wiill be much quieter too if your chain is worn at all.
Keep the rubber side down.
Jagman.
right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time. I think
I've forgotten this before.
I too would go with changing the rear sprocket given the choice... as Jagman says.. one tooth smaller on the REAR sprocket is less of a jump than one tooth bigger on the front (drive) sprocket... if'n you just go one tooth smaller on the rear you might get away with not having to shorten the chain..
jim d, wrote:Vagrant wrote [Big thingy turns little one = speed, little one turns big = torque. Same rule for gears or belts]
Physics according to Vagrant
I have frequently had to deal with; people who didn't speak English, drop outs, people on "work release", and assorted other types. It helps to make it as simple as possible [I've sometimes had to say "power" instead of torque but that's not accurate even if it does get the message through ] AND for all you torque fans, torque only measures EFFORT applied - horsepower measures work done. Example a small V-8 and a man [on a bycycle] can both produce about 200 lbs/ft of torque the acceleration differences is due to the horsepower difference
The Stock Sprocket Front has 13 teeth the Honda dealer has 11,12,13,14.
I ordered a 14 tooth sprocket today thanks
Big thingie little thingie makes sense to me
the easiest way to get more speed and power would be to get a bigger bike. but this time get something to fill your needs while riding better. you can get a used metric cruiser a few yrs. old at a pretty reasonable price anymore. personaly i like the harley, but if i couldn't afford one i'd ride another metric.
