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Go with the 14 tooth front sprocket!!! NOW!!!

Started by Bridger, July 24, 2009, 10:00:09 PM

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gsJack

If you want to know what a 14T front will be like on the freeway don't forget a standard 16/39T GS run it 5th gear will be turning the same rpm as a 14/39T will be turning in 6th gear so just drop a gear and try it out.  I used to run freeways in 5th on my 97 GS when riding with big twin friends to match their rollons.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/jcp8832/GS500gearing-sprocket-rpms.jpg
407,400 miles in 30 years for 13,580 miles/year average.  Started riding 7/21/84 and hung up helmet 8/31/14.

speedsix

Quote from: gsJack on August 05, 2009, 04:47:45 AM
If you want to know what a 14T front will be like on the freeway don't forget a standard 16/39T GS run it 5th gear will be turning the same rpm as a 14/39T will be turning in 6th gear so just drop a gear and try it out.  I used to run freeways in 5th on my 97 GS when riding with big twin friends to match their rollons.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/jcp8832/GS500gearing-sprocket-rpms.jpg

That doesn't sound bad at all.  i don't ride the highway much so once in a while I could ride at a higher RPM in trade for more pep in town.  I probably ride 95 in town so it sounds like a great trade to me.
1994 GS500E

mach1

you think a 14t is great Im running a 13t front and stock rear. I also dont do much freeway mostly streets. but I still hit 90 something on the freeway.
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
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