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Old September 7th, 2013, 01:31 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by gantt View Post
Do you think this could be "too much" gear for the engine to efficiently operate?
It should be OK if your engine has good torque.

Check this old thread, where 15/41 is discussed:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64112

This is a leverage exercise, you gain some final speed but lose some torque, which is more noticeable at start ups, up-hill, counter-wind, etc.
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