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So next, I did a speed test. I ran it up on a straight stretch of four lane including a steep up hill grade which usually drains the speed out of the bike at speed, this time? I was still gaining momentum at 100 mph.




This thread seems to imply that you gain horsepower by changing to a larger front sprocket. That is impossible. Our bikes are not top speed limited due to final drive ratios. Even with a 16 tooth sprocket, which is what my Speedmaster originally came with, aerodynamics and horsepower limit the top speed before the rev limiter comes into play.



I have never had any problem with HP or aerodynamics as far as speed goes. If I want to hit the rev limiter in 5th I have never had a problem. Maybe an extremely strong hyead wind but even then the way my bike pulls I doubt it. I still run the stock SM sprockets that came on my 04 SM.

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