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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 01:14 AM
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Hi guys. what is the benefit of going to a 49T rear sprocket. I know the benefits of going up teeth on sport bikes.
 

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Same principles apply. With the same countershaft/front sprocket, Smaller rear equals less wheel torque and higher top speeds in any given gear. Larger rear is the opposite.
 
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Another option would be to change the primary gearing to 883 spec with a 883 engine sprocket and chain, no speedo error that way, costs about $150 in parts IIRC,
 
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Ignore the above, it posted in the wrong thread somehow, was an answer to a Sportster question...
 
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