'08/'09 ALREADY HAS LOWER GEARS IN TRANNY AND REAR SPROCKET - NO NEED FOR 16T FRONT SPROCKET
Source: Motorcyclist Magazine http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...fications.html
Here's the scoop from the article:
Clutch/Transmission
Back-torque-limiting slipper clutch is standard equipment, and adjustable via the installation of different-thickness plates that are part of the factory race kit. Inside the transmission, the first, fourth and fifth gear ratios have been lowered slightly for quicker acceleration. This, coupled with a one-tooth-larger rear sprocket (final drive is now 17/41, compared to 17/40), makes acceleration even more immediate, especially in the lower gears.
This explains why folks on here with the '08/'09 are quicker than in the 1/4 mile with stock sprockets!!! :helmet:
Source: Motorcyclist Magazine http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...fications.html
Here's the scoop from the article:
Clutch/Transmission
Back-torque-limiting slipper clutch is standard equipment, and adjustable via the installation of different-thickness plates that are part of the factory race kit. Inside the transmission, the first, fourth and fifth gear ratios have been lowered slightly for quicker acceleration. This, coupled with a one-tooth-larger rear sprocket (final drive is now 17/41, compared to 17/40), makes acceleration even more immediate, especially in the lower gears.
This explains why folks on here with the '08/'09 are quicker than in the 1/4 mile with stock sprockets!!! :helmet: