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Originally Posted by Triple Jim
I thought it was funny that when I got my pregen I was amazed at the extremely low stock gearing. I could idle in 1st gear at a slow walking speed, and was through 2nd gear before clearing an intersection. Then I replaced the chain and found it had a 15 tooth front sprocket! I can't imagine sticking with the 14, and I have a 42 ready to go on the rear next time I have the wheel off.
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Hey TJ, I got my 42 tooth and installed it yesterday. My 250 is a whole different bike. It's far more "composed" than before. I like the exhaust note better at cruising speed (I have Yoshmura mufflers). I'm running 500 R.P.M. below what I was running at 60 M.P.H. and first gear launches are like a normal motorcycle. Sixth gear is now more like an overdrive. Just so you know I'm now running 15/42 gearing. Don't wait too long to install your 42.
Cheers,
Bill