Bought a Z1000, kept the GS500F

[RedShift]

Then go up a sprocket - look at Redline's post.  ...

Ooo. Did I hear myself miss-spelled?  

My post titled, "Adding a Tooth -- Going Up to a 17T Front Sprocket" has just rolled off the first page (into potenial obscurity).  Have a look and comment.  

I hear from others that getting a taller rear wheel has a similar effect. Anyone care to confirm or deny -- if so, post away and bring my post back to the front page!!  

[Roadstergal]

Ooo. Did I hear myself miss-spelled?  

I AM getting old.  

[RedShift]

Ooo. Did I hear myself miss-spelled?  

I AM getting old.  

Hey cheer up.    I'd rather be getting old than the alternative.  I'm sure you do too.  

[ukchickenlover]

I like redlining my bike. Dunno why. It's just satisfying. I 'll usually drop it two gears or more to wind it up and pass. Just be careful when you do it in 1st gear. If you redline in first gear and dump the clutch when going to second you'll have the front wheel pop up on you.

Why redline it, max power is at about 9k and then starts to drop at about 10k so you don't gain anything by reving it higher.

[Roadstergal]

Why redline it, max power is at about 9k and then starts to drop at about 10k so you don't gain anything by reving it higher.

But you're farther into the power band when you upshift if you rev it higher.