-1+2 conversion new chain?
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So in conclusion a -1/+2 will make a bike that doesn't really need to be any faster exactly that, faster, while reducing gas mileage, top speed, and engine longevity. For a track bike it can make sence, for a street bike I just don't understand.....
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I did this swap when I needed my chain replaced. Cause I guess it's against motorcycle commandments to just replace the chain and not the sprockets. Anyways, this gives me a bit more bottom end power, so I can be cruising around town in sixth gear going about 40 mph. I don't see why this would decrease the longevity of the bike. So if someone who is more knowledgeable in this area should explain as to why this would decrease the longevity of the bike. Cause the RPM difference at cruising speeds (about 65 mph) is only about 700. As to worse gas mileage, I seem to be getting better gas mileage with the new sprockets (about 53 mpg). This is from my experience so far. Hope this helps.
Oh and btw I only did a -1/+1 to keep the chain the same size as stock in case I want to swap back to the original sprockets.
Oh and btw I only did a -1/+1 to keep the chain the same size as stock in case I want to swap back to the original sprockets.