All I did is change the front to a 17 from a 15. I left the rear stock,
which I believe is 38.
On Thursday, March 27, 2014 5:15:27 PM UTC-6, Tim Barber wrote:
Jim, What ratio did you change from to? I think the OEM is 15:38
On Monday, March 24, 2014 7:22:00 AM UTC-7, Jim Bolen wrote:
I
Jim, Did you mean to say, from a 15 to a 17 tooth? Tim
On Monday, March 31, 2014 12:48:20 PM UTC-7, Jim Bolen wrote:
All I did is change the front to a 17 from a 15. I left the rear stock,
which I believe is 38.
On Thursday, March 27, 2014 5:15:27 PM UTC-6, Tim Barber wrote:
Jim, What
I dunno, but to a 17 from a 15 and from a 15 to a 17 tooth mean pretty
much the same to me. Anyway, I went up to a 16 to see what it was like, and
I like the change. I still look for 6th gear, though. Funny, I never look
for 7th on my 6-speed bikes. I'm going up to 17:38 ASAP. I have a feeling
When you replaced the stock 15-tooth with a 16-tooth, did you have to also
lengthen the chain?
Will you have to lengthen the chain when you go to 17-tooth?
On Monday, March 31, 2014 1:40:03 PM UTC-7, EGrider wrote:
I dunno, but to a 17 from a 15 and from a 15 to a 17 tooth mean pretty
much
Same length of chain; no change. I guess it's true that the sprocket must
be slightly larger to accommodate the extra tooth/teeth, but the axle has
plenty of room to travel and I can't see any reason to lengthen the chain.
Never even thought of it, really. Maybe Jim did.
On Friday, March 21,
Title really says it all. I just recently have started searching for an
older motorcycle to ride and I absolutely love the look and feel of this
bike! I'm currently stationed in the NW United States and I would love to
pick one up that is mechanically sound. Body work doesn't phase me at all.
I like it too - different and kind of adds to the story. Should be
interesting when the bike is completely done. If you're adding side panels
it should be interesting to see how you end up.
Seat looks kind of big for a rat / bob kind of bike.
On Sunday, March 30, 2014 3:11:26 AM UTC-10,
I'm not looking to sell mine, but $2000 give or take $500 either way is
about the price they usually go for. Buying tips are the usual, check for
engine noises, how it shifts, the wiring, straight frame, etc. Look out for
signs that the bike has been down like bent brake pedal, tail pipes,
