Wolf
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Had my FZ8 for about 5 years now and the new FZ09s have been looking pretty nice, but I don't REALLY need a new bike.
Thinking about just going to a larger rear sprocket to get some more fun out of the FZ8.
Years ago, I did a +2 rear on my 01 SV650 and it was a nice little upgrade, but now I'm looking at JT Sprockets and they have both a 48 and 49 tooth steel sprocket in 525. (still have to find a retailer who has those in stock though)
So I'm wondering... will going +3 be crazy, should I stick with +2? Or is a 49T doable? Will I still be able to sustain 85-90mph on the highway without redlining? Will any attempt to accelerate in a corner cause the back end to slide out?
Thinking about just going to a larger rear sprocket to get some more fun out of the FZ8.
Years ago, I did a +2 rear on my 01 SV650 and it was a nice little upgrade, but now I'm looking at JT Sprockets and they have both a 48 and 49 tooth steel sprocket in 525. (still have to find a retailer who has those in stock though)
So I'm wondering... will going +3 be crazy, should I stick with +2? Or is a 49T doable? Will I still be able to sustain 85-90mph on the highway without redlining? Will any attempt to accelerate in a corner cause the back end to slide out?