Sprocket Installed today!

[reward69]

What a difference a small change makes. I got my Vortex sprocket that I ordered installed today. I went with a 42 rear and left the stock alone. I really like the difference it made and the interstate is still livable, not too many RRR:S. I figured that I would do the rear and if I want more I would go the popular 16/42.

The next thing is a question??? I know I have read that you dont have to have one, but with the new pipes I am getting the low off idle hesitation. Not too bad but noticable. Would you go with a powercommander to help with this and make a little more power in the process???

 

[kidzip]

How much did it kill your mileage and how high are your RPM at 80mph? Do you think it cut alot off your top end? I just picked up anew bike and am thinking of the same changes.
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[reward69]

It only hurt milage about 2mpg or so and Im running about 4200 by the tach at 80. This was a subtle change that makes a good difference in excelleration. I think you will like it, and it leaves room for the 16 in the front if I feel like trying it. The most popular seems to be the 16/42 set up. This makes the bike want to weelie more in 1st and a little in second under power. With the stock height I dont know that I would go any lower ratios due to this. If you were to lower the bike it might be more livable.

 

[DREW]

I recently went with the 43 rear, revs a little high on the interstate, might switch back to stock.