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Originally Posted by Weldangrind
It'll be interesting to learn where the trade-off point is in terms of gear ratio. Eventually, you'll get to the level where the motor no longer has the power to push the bike at a given high ratio, and you'll actually have a lower top speed.
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As opposed to Doc, I felt my Q, in my areas conditions, was geared way to tight. My first gear seemed almost useless since I didn't ever really trail ride it. I'd start in 2nd and top out quickly.
I went overboard and went with the smaller rear and larger countershaft....and indeed.....it would run out of power up top. I can't remember... I think a 16/44???
I dropped the countershaft back to the stock gear and kept the 44 and not only did it accelerate quicker....but surprisingly enough, it could wind higher so I gained a taller top speed by about 5-8 mph....and it was way more comfortable there.