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Re: [ST] Gear ratios year to year



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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