ron07rsv Posted April 7, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2010 I have been reading about changing to a VMAX gear, just wondering is it worth it? Would like to have a little more acceleration but do not want to loose to much gas milage, is this possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 7, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2010 To me it is worth it. As for gas mileage, I think that in some cases it can actually improve your mileage. Depending on how and where you ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted April 7, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2010 No loss of gas mileage. This bike is geared too high. One might think that spinning slower rpms saves gas, but when the throttle has to be opened further to pull that high of a gear, there goes any potential gas savings. A more appropriate gear will let the throttle be more closed (which is not something you will feel), and does not use any more gas but does give better performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 7, 2010 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2010 5th gear spins about 500rpm faster, that's not going to affect gas mileage much. Now not being able to resist the 'grin factor' will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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