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RE: [ST] Question on gearing



Keith,

I did a 5700 mile tour last year with a 17/43 combo.  It really doesn't seem
to affect the mileage or the tourability of the ST.  It will raise your
engine speed about 600RPM for any given gear and speed from a 19/43 to a
17/43.  My '99 came with a 18/43 setup stock and I ran that for about 20,000
miles.  I ran the 17/43 for another 20,000 miles and I'm trying out the
19/43 now.  For my style of riding, I think Triumph had it right in the
first place and the next new chain on my bike will see the 18/43 combo
again.

A 17 tooth front from a 19 will really 'wake' the bike up.  You will
definitely feel the difference, especially from a stop.



Dan Wallander
www.danwallander.com
Albuquerque, NM
'99 Triumph Sprint ST
'74 BMW R90/6




this?  How is long distance touring affected by the 17/19
difference?  Should I send the 17 back and get an 18, or try
out the 17?  17 is a big drop from 19, percentage-wise, so
I'm unsure what to do at this point.




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