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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 10:56 PM
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Anyone change sprockets yet? Any companies even make one? Drop a tooth? I'd imagine no one has since these things produce so much torque down low but figured I'd ask.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 09:44 PM
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Had to on my 09 Tri-Glide but on the 17 Tri-Glide it definitely is not needed.
 
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I think the stock gear on my 17RKS is spot on. Good spread and no big gaps from 1-4. 6th is truly a hiway/OD gear which I rarely use below 65-70 MPH.
 
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