Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:02:Well, of course, it is your idea, so if you want it I guess I should let you get it.
Why? All the reasons that have been mentioned actually. The belt can be a spare for my spouse's. Mine's been a conversion project since the beginning,
Besides, with my drag pipe, the bike would do well on top end.
I n the middle of all the pictures, I came up with a new breakdown, This one is the change in speed for each gear. Keep in mind I am using 6400RPM as shift point.
(STOCK)------------------------------------------(17/45)
1ST 0-35-------------------------------------------- 0-39
2nd 35-55------------------------------------------ 39-61
3rd 55-75-------------------------------------------- 61-83
4th 75-90-------------------------------------------83-100
5th 90-100----------------------------------------100-111
This is the specs from the manual for stock at 6400RPM, and conversion at 6400RPM. There is a 2.5% change for every tooth you add or subtract from the rear sprocket. The stock ratio is 2.96:1 and with the 17/45 it is 2.65:1 That works out to a 10% change in RPM and speed with the new ratio.