[2LZ]

As much as I like the 13 tooth sprocket, for my usage, it did seem a tad short. I don't use the RX3 for a trail bike, I have Q for that. Both Mrs. 2LZ and I use them more as "a comfy Ninja 250 that can also do gravel roads".

So I swapped back to the stock 14 tooth countershaft sprocket, then removed the stock 44 on the rear and mounted the 45 (had to paint it black, of course). My biggest complaint about the stock gearing was the amount of clutch slippage to get it rolling in first gear. Hopefully just growing one tooth on the rear will accommodate that while still maintaining the more relaxed open road speed. I'm currently awaiting a new sprocket retainer washer (half dozen) from CSC to complete the project. The little nub broke off of the stock one just after changing it once. I suggest that everyone keep these handy.

I also finally came to a suitable end of my (never ending) OCS situation. I ended up putting it all back on, in the "unofficial" position so the hose doesn't kink....then I ran it out the bottom with a filter on the end. I ran it across the motor to keep it away from the chain....and high enough not to risk smacking anything with it. We don't do deep water so that's not a concern (I also have spares). Also, if it does drip, it's dripping to the side of the rear tire so I don't run over it. I think I'll keep it this way for a while.