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Can you clarify more on the chain tightening i have about 2-3" of play ... bad i know but i need help any answers?????
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I believe there is one posted here......or a link to one.
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You can get a downloadable/printable service manual in the very first post of the general maintenance section.
As for asjusting your chain, it's pretty simple. If you swapper out your rear sprocket you should know how to loosen the rear axel and the chain adjusting bolts. Just do one side at a time and tighten those bolts up. As they tighten, the rear sprocket will be pulled back and the chain with adjust itself. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
Just to revive this old thread.
I took a 100 mile ride today with the 16 tooth sprocket. Going south into a 10+ mile per hour headwind, I could pull it in 5th. Headwind plus a hill I could not maintain. 60+. The bike is really smooth between 45--65 in 5th. Coming back with the tailwind was very smooth at 65 to 70. Average throttle cruising is just over half at 65 mph. I think the wind and road are the limiting factors for this gearing. Overall I am very happy with this setup. ![]()
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Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
I just installed a 16 tooth today and will try it out tomorrow.
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Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
The weather map says 67 today.
That part is fine but 5 to 15 mph winds. I will have to find a tailwind. Have fun. Jerry
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Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
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AND :plus1: The GZ looks right at home with it's bigger brothers!
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Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
Hey Easy Rider,
I think my bike and yours must be very close. From my short ride, it seemed that I had to back off the throttle, more than I actually gave it fuel. I really believed my GZ would pull the 16 tooth anyway that I wanted. I was wrong. I did not realize just how tall this was. Just a very different riding approach to maintain desired speed. Best shift points 1st....20 2nd...30 4th....40 5th....50 MAX SPEED 1st....25 2nd...45 3rd....60 4th....70+ 5th....??????
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