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Feb 15, 2019 | 11:25 PM

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HD Bobber

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When I had my dyna I ran 30t/70t and that was the best mod I’ve done to it! The Thundermax tuner I had allowed for complete speedo adjustment.

Feb 16, 2019 | 09:16 AM

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I haven't done much freeway riding, but being new to it would not say I won't. that said i generally drive like and old man so 75 would probably be my cruising speed.

-Andy

Feb 16, 2019 | 06:27 PM

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Jay Guild

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Hey all, keep in mind he is converting to chain as well.

Feb 16, 2019 | 06:33 PM

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Aluminum or steel better?

-Andy

Feb 19, 2019 | 08:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew4566

I haven't done much freeway riding, but being new to it would not say I won't. that said i generally drive like and old man so 75 would probably be my cruising speed.

-Andy

Then... I wouldn't be converting to a chain either. If this is your commuter ride... leave the belt on. Work some magic with paint and bolt on's if you want asthetics... drop to a 30t in front.. and you'd be golden.

Feb 19, 2019 | 08:26 AM

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I am a fair weather rider by intention and don't mind the maintenance... plus I can always switch back. The look is a bit retro and like the chain for that mostly. It is a 2012 switchback with laced rims a 21" wide front and most all of the chrome powder coated black. So am looking to go with a PC black sprocket and gold chain.

I really figured if I am doing the change why go with stock if there is a better ratio. (knowing that the MOCO likely has different regulatory reasons and reliability reasons for picking the ratio that comes stock.)

-Andy

Feb 19, 2019 | 09:07 AM

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Aluminum or steel better?

-Andy

Steel is better. Will wear longer.

Feb 19, 2019 | 08:20 PM

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bigbadpoppa

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Steel sprockets. Only people that use aluminum is to drop weight but at our weight class, dropping weight from an overweight platform isnt going to do anything.

If you are a modest rider, then I would just suggest going to stock setup. The stock setup is quite balanced for the average rider.