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Old 06-19-2010, 07:55 PM   #12
Easy Rider
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Re: Any of you considered V-Star/Virago 250?

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Originally Posted by Pete7874
I can't even imagine how weak it'd feel if I modified the front sprocket.
Well, you see, it doesn't work like that.

A thumper doesn't really rev up that fast.....but it has good low end torque.
Gearing it so that it can rev higher makes if FEEL puny at the low end.
Gearing it higher makes better use of the low end torque and it FEELS like it has more guts......and you can stay in each gear longer without shifiting.

NOW......once you reach the upper HP limit in top gear, that is where it feels weak.
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