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    #76
    Originally posted by earlfor
    16/48 is a 1:3 ratio and 15/42 is a 1:2.8 ratio. For 16/48, the countershaft sprocket will turn 3 times for each time the rear sprocket turns. For the 15/42, the countershaft will turn 2.8 times each time the rear wheel rotates. Acceleration will increase slightly with the 16/48 and gas milage will decrease slightly. Rpm for a given speed will be increased about 9%, as will be chain and sprocket wear.

    Earl
    Hmm. That's good information to consider. I think I'm prolly just gonna bite the bullet and convert my bike. I have everything else in pieces, what's one more baggie of parts gonna hurt?

    Would the 16/48 combination be suitable for around-town riding, with little to no highway time? Is there a more well-rounded gearing that would be more appropriate for all types of riding?

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      #77
      Sure, it would be fine. I doubt you will notice any difference around town.

      Earl

      Originally posted by m0unds
      Would the 16/48 combination be suitable for around-town riding, with little to no highway time? Is there a more well-rounded gearing that would be more appropriate for all types of riding?
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        #78
        Originally posted by m0unds
        Would the 16/48 combination be suitable for around-town riding, with little to no highway time? Is there a more well-rounded gearing that would be more appropriate for all types of riding?
        If your stock gearing was 15/42, then 16/45 would be almost exactly the same. Your 16/48 choice would make your bike a little slower off the line and cruise at a little lower rpm.
        And on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
        Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!

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          #79
          Your 16/48 choice would make your bike a little slower off the line and cruise at a little lower rpm.
          Keith,

          You have that backwards. The 16/48 will provide a bit more jump off the line and result in slightly higher cruising revs than the 16/45. Mileage will also likely drop off a touch.

          Mark

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            #80
            Originally posted by mark m
            Your 16/48 choice would make your bike a little slower off the line and cruise at a little lower rpm.
            Keith,

            You have that backwards. The 16/48 will provide a bit more jump off the line and result in slightly higher cruising revs than the 16/45. Mileage will also likely drop off a touch.

            Mark
            Oops! That's right. Just not paying attention to what I'm typing.
            Fine advice giver I am. :roll:
            And on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
            Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!

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