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tarheel66 tarheel66
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 02/09
Posted: 02/19/09
03:55 PM

DOES ANYONE MAKE A SPROCKET FOR A VULCAN 900 CUSTOM TO GET ALITTLE MORE TOP END AND NOT WORK THE MOTOR SO HARD?  

 
sloowpoke sloowpoke
Enthusiast | Posts: 408 | Joined: 07/08
Posted: 02/20/09
05:49 AM

There's no need to shout at us.

If you want to develop more top end, you need to let the engine run at a higher rpm, so it can smoothly generate more power. As far as I know, the only aftermarket sprockets specifically for the 900, do just the opposite. They reduce engine rpm and give you less power to the rear wheel in high gear. Their purpose is to change the engine rpm at cruising speed, if the bike turns out to have an objectionable resonant exhaust vibration at the normal rpm. They do not reduce the engine's effort nor do they give any higher top speed. They are only for reducing engine rpm because you can always increase rpm by just downshifting.

As those of us who were riding harleys found out, back when they first changed to belt drives, there is an entire industry of belts and sprockets out there. Once you stop looking for bike sprockets and start looking for industrial sprockets to match the belt, there are a lot of choices available. If not, you can always change belts to one that does offer a wide variety of choices.

regards,
Joe  

 
tarheel66 tarheel66
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 02/09
Posted: 02/20/09
01:32 PM

Thanks for the input.It should help me with my decission  

 

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