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Re: [ST] Gear ratios year to year
- Subject: Re: [ST] Gear ratios year to year
- From: Colt4530 <colt4530@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 21:58:23 -0400
Changing the rear sproket is much better for the chain and sprockets,
too. A smaller front increases stress in the chain and front sprocket.
John
Louis Jiannine wrote:
> Speaking of gearing, I have a question. Is the stock chain long enough to
> reach around a back sprocket that is two teeth larger than stock? Three
> teeth?
>
> My 2002 ST has very tall gearing. My local shop tells me that a Triumph 18t
> countershaft sprocket is over $90.00. I have never had good luck with
> aftermarket countershaft sprockets and I want the rubber damper anyway.
> Since my usual method of gearing down is by changing the back sprocket
> anyway, that is the next option.
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