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Sprockets (F&R); Liquid bar snake; ZG screens



In hopes that it will provide useful info. for fellow RS/ST riders interested
in possible sprocket changes, I first changed countershaft (front) sprocket
from 19 to 18 teeth ('00 RS).  Nice change but not enough.  Then changed rear
sprocket from 43 to 45.  Just about enough change.  Wondered how this would
affect rideability, noise, fuel economy on the road.  Last week's trip to
W.Va., combination of high speed slabbing and country roads showed consistent
45-46 mpg.  On the slab, no problem.  5K on the tach showed 77-78 mph.  Never
felt like I was geared too low on I 81 at steady 80+.  Both sprockets
Sprocket Specialists.  Front steel, rear aluminum.  Sprocket Spclsts. offers
a "titan" anodizing treatment for their aluminum sprockets that hardens them
and supposedly doubles their lives for about +$10.  Gives a nice gunmetal
finish.

Has anyone used "Liquid Bar Snake"?  (For bars that can't use the regular
"Bar Snake")  If so, how easy/difficult is installation and did it REALLY
dampen out any vibes?  Appreciate the advice on this.

Also, has anyone on list replaced RS windscreen with either the Z.G. Sport or
Double Bubble screen?  Or one of the English aftermarket screens?  Am most
interested in your results.

Best,
Fred Honigman


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