Re: [ST] CF pipe & '99 gearing

[Thomas Emberson <thomas@xxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 10 May 2001, JediDawg wrote:

> 	Another thing I had done to my beloved ST while she was in for her 12k
> service was to replace the sprockets and chain, dropping the gearing to '99
> spec: 43/18 instead of 43/19. The rpm is only a bit higher: about 4,250 instead
> of 4,000 at 70 mph(actual) in sixth gear. I also had the pipe upgraded from
> stock to the carbon fiber performance pipe. Between the two changes, the bike
> feels considerably different power-wise. I used to downshift out of sixth any
> time I dropped below 70 mph. Now 6th is useful from a little above 60 mph on
> up. At any speed the roll-on acceleration is better. The pipe is louder at idle
> than I recall from others' bikes, but once moving and above about 3k rpm it's
> not annoying at all. Gotta love this machine!

I miss my bike.

sorry, had to say it. but at least I am almost caught up on all my mail.

Tom

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