A little extra speed

[Kitten Tooth]

Did any companies make a 6 speed transmission for a 1982 GS300L Z model?
There is a gauge that tells you what gear you're in.
on the gauge, the last number is six but my bike has a five speed transmission.

Just curious... again

[TheCafeKid]

Some of the smaller bikes, i think, and DEFINATELY the 550, came with a 6sp tranny. No, unfortunately there is no one that makes a 6th gear for these, nor would you have room in the cases really to use one..

[Kitten Tooth]

Bummer, but thanks for the info

[mike_of_bbg]

Yeah, my 550 has a 6th gear, though it really isn't much taller than 5th (wish it was a bit taller - considering sprocket changes in the off-season). They probably just re-used the same gauge parts rather than re-design to omit one bulb. They probably felt that a 300 didn't have the torque to deal with that tall a gear.

[67fire]

Take one or two teeth off of the rear sprocket and call it good. I also, do not feel that it has enough power for an OD.

Eric