Final Drive: Gearing for longer legs. What is your opinion?

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Veemax

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Hi guys

Shaft drive guys close this page  :laughing4:

My KLR650 '07 is made to BREATH, and produces 45 bhp and 55 Nm on the dyno with an otherwise stock motor. That is over 30% more oomph. Stock rear sprocket is either a 43 or 45 tooth. I am thinking of fitting a 38 rear to get more leisurely cruising and a bit more road speed, seeing that the power is there to use. I don't mind loosing a little low-end gearing as this bike's main use is to cover distance on tar and gravel, not ride trials or technical stuff, and it also does not see much city work.

Whaddya think ?

Anyone done this or similar ?



 
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