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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by GreenieVB, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. GreenieVB

    GreenieVB New Member

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    got a mate that has a 08 sporty and it seems to be over reving at 110 klm an hour , is it normal to change the back cog down a couple of teeth, or is that a no no, any feedback would be good.
    GreenieVB, Oct 20, 2008
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    AFNurse Moderator Staff Member

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    For those that don't know Klm an hour.....it would be between 65 and 70mph.... 100kph is 62.5mph.
    AFNurse, Oct 20, 2008
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    Thanks for that mate, aussie born and bred , dont no miles at all.
    GreenieVB, Oct 20, 2008
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    down sizing the rear cog is done quite a bit. there are kits, check to makesure the belt/chain tension is maintained!!!:)
    chucktx, Oct 20, 2008
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    AFNurse Moderator Staff Member

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    Am military....have done Europe a few times so I know both to some degree! Also know that MANY do not know both, so when I see referance to KPH, figure that this is the case!! Always willing to help on that score! :D
    AFNurse, Oct 20, 2008
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    chris..........you da man!!!!!!!!!:roflmao:
    chucktx, Oct 20, 2008
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    Is the Sporty an 883 or 1200? If it is 883 then a 29 tooth 1200 front cog would be easier to find probably. I would think it would play havoc on your low end on an 883 though. They are a bit skinny on power.

    Mine sounds like a pissed off bubble bee at about 98mph (156.8kph if my math didn't fail me). Atleast that is what all my friends I was passing said :roflmao: . Bigtwins my rear LOL. Sporty's RULE. Got the patch says so LOL.
    wvak47, Oct 21, 2008
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  9. GreenieVB

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    sporty 883

    its a 883, is there a kit for them? or would it be better to do the front cog.
    GreenieVB, Oct 23, 2008
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    Oh there are definately kits for them. Buying a 1200 from HD is insane given the cost difference between an 883 and 1200 and the price of the kit. 1200 is about $3000 more off the floor while turning an 883 to a 1200 can be done under $1000, that leaves $2000 for chrome or better gas and ride like crazy.
    wvak47, Oct 23, 2008
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    I don't see how you can max out throttle RPM at 62/110, they sure don't do that here hitting a 100+ mph isn't hard to do at all.

    Somethings not right...

    how many gears is he shifting through it sounds like he's riding it in third gear
    hotroadking, Oct 23, 2008
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    You have a point there HRK. Revlimit on my 05 is 60mph in Second gear, with three to go. Didn't even give that a thought. HMMMMM
    wvak47, Oct 24, 2008
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    I went for a spin on it and it seems to be reving way to much in top gear (no taco)but i have been told this is normal for sporty's.
    GreenieVB, Oct 24, 2008
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