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  • NOMAD
    XSive
    • Jan 2003
    • 62
    • ST. JOE., MO.
    #1

    Final Drive Ratio

    Does anyone out there know how to get a higher final drive ratio?
    I'd like to raise my ratio on 80 Special, about 10%. I didn't know if anyone else has ever done this and what final drive they used.
    Thanks,

    NOMAD
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    • Snow
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Oct 2002
      • 1041
      • Tallahassee, FL
      #2
      Put a standard 17 inch wheel on it
      1979 XS11F Standard - Maya - 1196cc (out of order)
      1978 XS11E Standard - Nina - 1101cc
      http://www.livejournal.com/~xs11

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        • NOMAD
          XSive
          • Jan 2003
          • 62
          • ST. JOE., MO.
          #3
          I don't want a 17" tire. I just put 11" shocks on to lower the rear. I'd like to raise the final ratio so as to lower my RPM's at highway speeds. Maybe even add a little top speed. I was just wondering if anyone knew a good way to do this.
          Thanks,

          NOMAD

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            • sixtysix
              No XS but XSive as can be!
              • Jun 2002
              • 1958
              • Central New York State
              #4
              Sorry there is no way to do it, other than chain drive conversion, that i am aware of. The V max and Venture rear gears are interchangable, you may want to find out if they have a different ratio.
              Gary Granger
              Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
              2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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                • NOMAD
                  XSive
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 62
                  • ST. JOE., MO.
                  #5
                  Well chain drive is not the answer, I wouldn't give up my driveshaft for anything. I was hoping that the final drive from an XS750 or 850 might fit and be a taller gear ratio. I don't have any idea if any of the V-MAX, VENTURE, MAXIM, or other "NEWER" drives would fit, with or without changing swingarms. Like I said just wondering. Must have too much time on my hands.

                  Thanks

                  NOMAD

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