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Old 08-31-2011, 11:12 AM   #27 (permalink)
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A random thought on gear ratios

The top speed of the motorcycle is what, about 50 mph? So if you gear it to a new top speed of 100 mph your acceleration will be much worse. Add in the additional weight and it will probably be a real dog off the line. Also, first gear is going to be way too tall, so you will probably be slipping the clutch a lot. You might want to throw some kevlar clutch plates in there when you have the engine apart for the hopup so that you don't keep frying the clutch. Barnett Performance Products INDIVIDUAL KEVLAR FRICTION PLATES from RJ SPORT & CYCLE Honda CT90~q=fitaa9013zzisidaa5zz~r=bidaa140zz~
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