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kkim · March 29th, 2009, 04:01 PM

I agree, start with 2 and if you think the bike could benefit more, add another.

You take a hit in fuel economy, but you do end up with an easier to ride bike. I'd say roughly 50mpg after shimming depending on how liberal you are with the throttle.

March 29th, 2009, 04:01 PM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I agree, start with 2 and if you think the bike could benefit more, add another. You take a hit in fuel economy, but you do end up with an easier to ride bike. I'd say roughly 50mpg after shimming depending on how liberal you are with the throttle.