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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: dinkydonuts on December 24, 2013, 08:25:21 PM

Title: Another vote for a 17T front sprocket
Post by: dinkydonuts on December 24, 2013, 08:25:21 PM
Tried the 15T and it was too much shifting when riding around town. These bikes seem to have more low end grunt anyway, so I didn't notice much of a difference. I'm gettin old, too, so my desire to do wheelies and to constantly shift through gears is long gone.

Put on a 17T and WOW I echo the thought that this bike should have come with a 17T from the factory. First gear is actually pretty usable and I find myself only going to 3rd gear for most around-town riding (45-50MPH). I have yet to take it on the highway, but I'm guessing long jaunts at 75MPH will be a non-issue now.
Title: Re: Another vote for a 17T front sprocket
Post by: Golly on December 24, 2013, 11:45:54 PM
Had a 17 but put on a 15....mind you didnt give 17 enough of a run. Im 125kg and I gather the 17 plus my weight the bike mite shat its pants in take off hahaha...

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