I want to change my gearing: Difference between revisions

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====Opinions on some gearing combinations====

You can check the [[Speed @ rpm calculator|speed calculator]] for more information on speed, rpm, and gearing.

'''15/44 vs 15/45'''

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'''15/41'''

*The 15-41 results roughly in 1000 RPM per 10 MPH in 6th. The engine is doing about 5750 RPM at an indicated 60 MPH and spinning at about 6900 RPM at an indicated 70 MPH~~. You can check the [[Speed @ rpm calculator|speed calculator]] for more information on speed, rpm's, and gearing~~.

*The 15-41 results roughly in 1000 RPM per 10 MPH in 6th. The engine is doing about 5750 RPM at an indicated 60 MPH and spinning at about 6900 RPM at an indicated 70 MPH.

:The 250 engine has plenty of power, but is a small “peaky” engine that has a narrow power band compared to a big V-twin or an automobile engine. You just may need to spend a little more time in 5th than a stock bike if you live in hilly country or are battling a stiff head wind at highway speeds. Passing can be done comfortably in 4th or 5th. I would look at the 6th gear as an "overdrive".

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 ====Opinions on some gearing combinations====
+You can check the [[Speed @ rpm calculator|speed calculator]] for more information on speed, rpm, and gearing.
 '''15/44 vs 15/45'''
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 '''15/41'''
-*The 15-41 results roughly in 1000 RPM per 10 MPH in 6th.  The engine is doing about 5750 RPM at an indicated 60 MPH and spinning at about 6900 RPM at an indicated 70 MPH. You can check the [[Speed @ rpm calculator|speed calculator]] for more information on speed, rpm's, and gearing.
+*The 15-41 results roughly in 1000 RPM per 10 MPH in 6th.  The engine is doing about 5750 RPM at an indicated 60 MPH and spinning at about 6900 RPM at an indicated 70 MPH.
 :The 250 engine has plenty of power, but is a small “peaky” engine that has a narrow power band compared to a big V-twin or an automobile engine.  You just may need to spend a little more time in 5th than a stock bike if you live in hilly country or are battling a stiff head wind at highway speeds.  Passing can be done comfortably in 4th or 5th.   I would look at the 6th gear as an "overdrive".