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Old 08-01-2005   #128 (permalink)
vanb
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Originally Posted by Penguin
I have been reading about the use of sprockets to help reduce the RPM's on the 800, but I wonder what the effect on pulling power would be. I'm a little over 200 pounds, and at times have to shift down to fourth to pull some hills in my area. Wouldn't the different sprockets only make this happen sooner and more often?
I changed out the front sprocket from the 17 tooth to the 18 tooth and did a air,carb,and pipe mod after 14500 miles and weigh 240.Only notice a small difference if I want to go over 80 mph into a strong wind.I wouldn't go back to the 17 tooth but won't put a 38 or 40 tooth in back in addition to the front sprocket change.over all I think it's a great mod.
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