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Originally Posted by Rudeboy
would it make more sense to change the front and rear sprockets at the same time to something like 16/42 for a final ratio of 2.62, or to 15/40 for a final ratio of 2.66?
and shouldn't the weight of the rider have a large impact on what that bike will be able to do at those ratios.?
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Total weight and wind resistance are both signigicant factors.
As for the final ratio: It depends on your objective, as well as your circumstances. My objective (which I believe is representative of most riders of the GZ) was to improve the ride-ability below 55 mph......with a minimum of hassle and expense. For me (small person, not much highway riding and NO Interstate) it worked out perfectly. For others, it may not.
If you go back and review the threads here, I "think" all of my posts included a caution that it may not be appropriate for: Large riders, two-up or lots of freeway use. I still think that is true.
It also may not be appropriate for a rider who thinks the GZ is a sport bike instead of a cruiser !!
