I would also like to know as I currently have a -1 front sprocket and +2 rear sprocket...
Using my setup, I see:
46/16 = 2.875 drive ratio (stock)
48/15 = 3.200 drive ratio
3.200/2.875 = 11.3% difference
Does my engine have to run 11.3% faster than a stock bike to match speeds? No...
I'm sorry, I don't have any hard numbers for gas mileage numbers, I guess I noticed it when I was doing a 7 hour ride with some friends from NY to Vermont and my bike drank more gas than my friend's liter bike.... If I had to guesstimate, I'd say it's around 30 mpg currently.
The bike itself...
Hello everyone, I have a 2005 FZ6 I purchased used. (Sorry, put wrong year in the title)
The former owner did the following mods:
-Front Sprocket 16 --> 15 tooth
-Rear Sprocket 46 --> 48 tooth
-Scorpion Exhaust
-Power Commander III USB (Using M410-002 Scorpion Exhaust Fuel curve)
And I've...
Hello everyone!
I have a rather weird annoyance with my 2005 FZ6.
Over 30mph, I get some small but fast vibrations in the handlebars. At first I thought my front tire needed to be balanced, but now I believe it is engine related, due to the fact that:
1. I get up to 60 mph and let off...