Re: [ST] Question on gearing

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxx>]

Kieth,
The 43/18 gearing was fitted to 2000 & earlier Sprints.  I run
the 43/17 on my '01 ST and love it.  Much less clutch feathering
is required in slow maneuvering and you're on the power right now
when pulling away from a stop.  You'll notice ~2mph per 1000 rpm
difference in 6th compared to the 43/19.  On my bike, 4000rpm
indicates* 64mph; 5k = 80 etc.  In my normal operation, I
routinely see 49-54 mpg - not much less than with taller gearing.
You'll notice a touch more chain clatter with an undamped
aftermarket sprocket.
- --
HTH,
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST

* Actual speed is ~10% less



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