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Title: Tranny Question
Post by: mach1 on July 14, 2009, 10:02:38 PM
So Im not sure how many people will be able to answer this question but ill let it rip. How difficult would it be to change the gearing in the tranny? I would be looking for a more torque 1st gear(smaller on the drive bigger on the driven) and 2nd-5th geared for speed(mostly stock) and 6th will be an overdrive (bigger drive smaller driven). would i be able to order gears for it or is this impossible? I know its easier to change sprocket but you can only go so far smaller or bigger till you damage the chain or sprockets.
Title: Re: Tranny Question
Post by: the mole on July 14, 2009, 10:57:33 PM
If you find a set of gears to do this let me know, I'd love it!!!!! Currently getting 6th closer to where I want it with 17t sprocket, but would prefer a lower first.

Can't think of any way this would happen though, unless you find gears from another bike that fit, or get them custom made!
Title: Re: Tranny Question
Post by: tt_four on July 15, 2009, 05:30:41 AM
Ooooh, transmission..... well in that case.. It sounds like a good idea, but I have absolutely no idea how that stuff works. I'd be interested to find out though, because I'd love to have a bike that's geared low for around town, but still have that one top gear that'd let me cruise comfortably on the highway.