Re: [ST] First gear

[Dave <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think it depends on what you intend for  the primary use of the bike. 
 In touring mode with just play riding on the twisties, the 19t seems 
fine to me.  In "street fighter" guise, the 17t or 18t may be better 
with a trade off in 6th gear crusing rpms and gas mileage.

I still feel the ST is one of the best all arounders you can buy.  

Dave "Olde Dawg" Bardell
01 ST in BRG
02 Gas Gas Pro 200 Trials
"Remember, it's only kinky the first time"
 

>"Scott" wrote:
>Is it my imagination or does the ST have an
>incredibly tall first gear?
>


Rick & Joyce wrote:

>>"Scott" wrote:
>>Is it my imagination or does the ST have an
>>incredibly tall first gear?
>>
>
>Not your imagination, Scott.  Even the '99's with their 18t
>countershaft sprocket will hit 50+ mph in 1st and the 2000's &
>later have a 19t!  I've backdated mine to the 18t and am much
>happier with the result.  We installed a 17t on a friend's and
>while it gives a 6th gear cruise rpm about equal to my 5th, the
>performance improvement (can you say wheelies?) is significant.
>-Rick in Oregon
>'01 Sprint ST
>"NO Dawg"
>
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