Sat, 14 Feb 1998 15:02:45 +0100
- Message No. 2166
From: Jorn Ronnow
Subject: Re: Reapir handbook and chain kit
At 22:38 98-02-13 +0000, Pete wrote:
>> At 17:01 98-02-13 +0100, Torsten wrote:
>> >Just a second question. Before Greece I have to change the chain kit.
>> >Is it worth to buy the original one from Honda or are there some good
>> >second party products available ?
>>
>Jorn wrote:
>
>> Regardless of whether you get original or third party parts, you should
>> consider a smaller rear sprocket (Kettenrad). The original for RD04 is 46
>> teeth, but there is a 43 (or was it 42?) teeth available, that would the
>> revs down a bit.
>>
>
>Hmm Interesting point Jorn, why would one want to get the revs lower, surely
>this will make the bike even more slow in a lower gear
>I have enough trouble maintaining 40mph (about 55kmh) in top gear (5)as it
>is, without it jerking away,
Same here: my bike is too jerky in fifth at that speed, so I always use
fourth in town. However, it became much better when I switched to tuning
pipe (something I never expected). Anyway, I find that problem smaller than
the high revs on the highway. It's a pity Honda didn't give us an
'overdrive' sixth for the Autobahn.
>perhaps this is some idea I have missed, being fairly new to the list, maybe
>someone can enlighten me if this topic has previously been discussed, what
>are the pro's and con's for a 91 Africa ???
The RD07 (-93 and later models), is even better balanced, which says a lot
considering the fine balance of the RD04 (-90 to -92 models), and has a
lower center of gravity. The frame is also improved. Both models are great
tools for sideways motoring :-)
Keep sliding
-Jorn

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