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my 03 speedy had a 16 tooth sprocket when i bought it new. i changed to a 18 tooth.
does anyone still run the 16?
do the new speedys come stock w/ the 16?
cat
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I run the 16 and like it. Just ordered up a new kit From Hermy with the 16 tooth. Forgot to ask him about a clip style link though.
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Aren't both bikes stock now with the 18?
Bob
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I still run the 16. The 16 tooth and the big bore make big grins... 
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16 tooth is the way to roll. The Speedmaster rev limiter is set at 7900 rpm. You don't get into the power until around 4000 rpm. The best way to use a high revving engine is with lower gears. At 80mph indicated I'm at 5,000rpm and run it all day.36,000 miles so far and when it's time for a new sprocket, it'll be a 16 tooth . Might even go for a 43 rear too  If you don't want your 16, can I have it?
Last edited by bigbill; 07/28/2009 12:04 AM.
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I just put the 16 tooth back on after 2 years of the 18 tooth. I had forgotten how much fun it is to have 1st gear!
05 speedmaster - 1100cc, 11:1 racing pistons, Carillo rods, thunderbike cams, ported and polished head, 2mm over intake and exhaust valves, Barnett kevlar clutch, scepter pipes, oversize manifolds, 45mm HSR's, TTP stage 4 firestarter
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I had a 16 tooth until I replaced chain and sprockets earlier this summer. I put a 17 tooth front on, and really didn't like it at first. I've gotten used to it now, but I'll be going back to the 16 when it's time to replace.
Will
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Quote:
Aren't both bikes stock now with the 18?
17 is stock.
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I was down to 17 teeth before I ordered dentures.
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18 tooth is stock. I know because I have an 07 TBA and have been waiting for my 19 tooth sprocket to arrive. I'm sure it's the same on the speedy.
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I run the 16T. I like the low speed pull. It will cruise 100mph as long
as your license will last, so it works for me.
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