I know I still looked for a 6th gear with an 18t on, and lost a lot of top-end grunt, too. The lower RPMs aren't all that, Bro. These engines are built for high RPMs, and are smooth enough to be able to enjoy it.
I just went back to the stock 16t front my Speedy came with, and I'm loving it. I'm seeing 100mph a lot more now, and getting there a lot faster (that's why I'm seeing it more), and having a blast blowing through traffic around Houston here. Not that I ride everywhere at 100 mph (more like 85), but when I get on the on-ramp, and twist, there it is, in a hurry!
And my gas mileage is better too, because the engine isn't straining at lower rpm's trying to push the taller gear.
The BUZZ is back!
Keith Houston Ridin'Texas '04 Speedmaster AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K 2020 T120 Black
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