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Re[2]: [ST] Question on gearing



Dan,

Thanks for the insight; if the difference isn't that great,
then perhaps I'll go ahead and try the 17.  I expected the
actual difference to be larger than 600RPM.  I definitely
would like a little lower gearing up here; in many places,
1st is too low and 2nd is too tall, which is why I wanted to
make the change.

- -Keith

On Saturday, May 24, 2003, 4:14:35 PM, ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:


> 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.



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