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Old 01-03-2013, 08:09 AM   #130 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redyaris View Post
a 12.9% reduction in engine speed. Combine this with a VT500FT Ascot 18" rear wheel & swing arm, and I may get close to a 20% reduction in engine rpm...
Meaning you can have 7% or so already with the rear wheel & swing arm swap ?

Isn't that already a worthwhile and easy swap ?

Could it not add up with a tall tire on the 18" wheel ?
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