Taller gearing for 1981 750C

[cyber104]

Hi All:

Currently my 750C is using a stock front and rear sprocket set. However, the engine seems pretty "busy" at 60 MPH.

Is this just the way it is - or have folks added 1 or 2 teeth to the front sprocket to get lower RPM at highway cruising speeds?

I realize doing something like this is going to make pulling away from a stop light in 1st gear a bit of a chore but I'm interested in what other folks have done.

I think this 750 is turning more RPMs at 60 MPH than my '82 XL500 is..........

 

[mrtwowheel]

I have three '81 750C's they are all geared stock 18 tooth front sprocket and 39 tooth smaller rear sprocket with a 104 link chain. This makes 55 comfortable in fifth and works great on the freeway too. I couldn't quote you RPM's right now , It's more comfortable all round. I use steel JT Sprockets and 530 RK X Ring chain. If you can cut chain, longer lengths are usually cheaper. I use snap together master links, they don't come with the chains anymore and they have to be brand/model specific.

 

[chekolicona19]

Hi All:

Currently my 750C is using a stock front and rear sprocket set. However, the engine seems pretty "busy" at 60 MPH.

Is this just the way it is - or have folks added 1 or 2 teeth to the front sprocket to get lower RPM at highway cruising speeds?

I realize doing something like this is going to make pulling away from a stop light in 1st gear a bit of a chore but I'm interested in what other folks have done.

I think this 750 is turning more RPMs at 60 MPH than my '82 XL500 is..........

What is the gear ratio? For better takeoff and travel?

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