A Caution on Performance Mods (My Experience) - Page 3

Badbob · 08-23-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

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Originally Posted by Badbob

[I don't want to ride anywhere that I need to maintain 70 mph. I would not mind being able to go that fast easily just don't want to.

IMHO, you are a perfect candidate for the 16T. The above is all you lose and I think you gain a lot. Since you already have experience "cruising" in 4th, it should work even better.
I figure if I HAVE to get somewhere in a hurry, such that I NEED to use the Interstates, I will be in my car and not on the bike.

While your information on chain/sprocket wear is correct, you should be able to do a hundred miles or so with the 16T for a test and still go back to 15 with no ill effects.

I don't have but one interstate unless I'm leaving town and then I have to ride for at least two hours to find another one.

Unless I get pressed for time such as a log trip where I need to get there before dark or to beat the afternoon heat and thunder storms I just take my time. On the way to work the highest speed limit is 45 mph.

I figured I could try it and if I didn't like it switch right away with out any problems. However, I will not rally know for sure until I get to go back up to the hill country again. I suspect that riding in fourth gear will take care of any issues I have with the 16T sprocket. I'll have one of each in the garage so making a comparison should be real easy.

Easy Rider · 08-23-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Badbob

[ I suspect that riding in fourth gear will take care of any issues I have with the 16T sprocket. I'll have one of each in the garage so making a comparison should be real easy.

An advantage that most of us don't have! :roll:

I'm betting a pint of your favorite beverage that you end up with 16's on both.

Gadzooks Mike · 08-23-2007, 09:08 PM

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I'm betting a pint of your favorite beverage that you end up with 16's on both.

I'll bet you're right, too!

Water Warrior 2 · 08-24-2007, 08:09 PM

I would think that a lighter rider would benefit a lot more than a heavier rider with the 16 tooth sprocket.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-24-2007, 11:17 PM

I'm pretty lightweight. And, like I said, I love it almost every situation, save the long distance high speed rides.

Jaime · 08-29-2007, 03:39 PM

The GZ 250 has a good potential for performance mods. I've posted a new message at "Jetting: Part 1".
You only need 3$ and some DIY work to get a 'new' bike.

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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I'm pretty lightweight. And, like I said, I love it almost every situation, save the long distance high speed rides. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Jaime Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 102	The GZ 250 has a good potential for performance mods. I've posted a new message at "Jetting: Part 1". You only need 3$ and some DIY work to get a 'new' bike. __________________ Trying my best in English
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08-24-2007, 08:09 PM	#24
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	I would think that a lighter rider would benefit a lot more than a heavier rider with the 16 tooth sprocket.
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