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MPH vs RPM

 
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bmcsheehy



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:22 am    Post subject: MPH vs RPM Reply with quote

Changed the rear sprocket from 45 to 48 teeth, changed the front sprocket from 17 to 16 teeth.
I might have gone to far. I bought a Speedometer healer to correct the Speedo. At 80 mph I’m running about 5900 rmp.
Not worried about blowing it up, it’s a Honda. Cool
What is everybody else’s RPM at cruising speed? Question
Would you like to change it? Question

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 1:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

8500 Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Notice that Ralph didn't give a "cruising" speed, speedometer was probably pegged.

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

docmike wrote:
Notice that Ralph didn't give a "cruising" speed, speedometer was probably pegged.

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Speedometer??? Question
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

checked mine this morning 70 mph is about 5000 rpm

stock gearing 14 inch rear tire
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

60 mph = 5000 rpm
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zero RPMs at ZERO mph.
Will check again in a few weeks.
Claude, reporting from the Snyder County Monster Garage
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My new rig I set up a +6 rear sprocket (the thingy the chain is on Question )
So now I do 10.500 RPM at 200 KMH Cool
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