Europe Gearing

[mack]

Was just wondering if one of the modifications to the Ero XS was a gearing change in either the tranny or the final drive to accommodate the higher cruising speeds. Anyone?

[IanDMacDonald]

Hmm. As-far as I know, I believe the bikes internals were all the same across the board. When you refer to higher cruiser speeds, are u referring to the autobahn? Because Europe sorta mirrors our speed limits. There was only a 13-year period in the US were the Feds did not allow speeds higher than 55 (before I was born). Across the pond in James's homeland, speed has been 70 mph since mid-60's, with the exception of the London City changing to 20 mph not too long ago.

[trbig]

Unless someone threw a 750/850 final drive on?

[MaximPhil]

Hmm. As-far as I know, I believe the bikes internals were all the same across the board. When you refer to higher cruiser speeds, are u referring to the autobahn? Because Europe sorta mirrors our speed limits. There was only a 13-year period in the US were the Feds did not allow speeds higher than 55 (before I was born). Across the pond in James's homeland, speed has been 70 mph since mid-60's, with the exception of the London City changing to 20 mph not too long ago.

Hi Ian,
I have not heard of the recent speed limit change to 20 MPH. What does it apply to? If you mean the City of London it is only a Square mile and traffic probably does not move that fast most days.

Read:
The City of London is a city and ceremonial county within London. It constituted most of London from its settlement by the Romans in the 1st century AD to the Middle Ages, but the conurbation has since grown far beyond the City's borders.[4] The City is now only a tiny part of the metropolis of London, though it remains a notable part of central London. It is one of two districts of London to hold city status; the other is the adjacent City of Westminster.
The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City (often written as just "City" and differentiated from the phrase "the city of London" by capitalising "City") and is also colloquially known as the Square Mile, as it is 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2)[5] in area. Both of these terms are also often used as metonyms for the United Kingdom's trading and financial services industries, which continue a notable history of being largely based in the City.[6]
The name "London" is now ordinarily used for a far wider area than just the City. "London" often denotes the Greater London administrative area."

Phil

[IanDMacDonald]

Yeah, we went overllast year for work, and the City changed to 20 mph. Mmhmm, not many know London is the city.

[James England]

The gearing is the same in the European models. The rear wheels are larger than those on many US versions though and this does make a difference.

Re London....the City of London, aka The Square Mile, really isn't London as perceived by everyone here. The urban sprawl of 'London' encompasses lots of different areas and is very big...but still referred to as London. The city of London Square Mile is a bit of an anachronism and is by no means the modern definition of 'London'. London just goes on and on...

[mack]

Thanx James

I thought something would be different. Have you hooked up with "duds" over there for a ride? He's with the RAF and has been away alot but he has several bikes, ones an xs special.

[jetmechmarty]

The rear wheels are larger than those on many US versions though and this does make a difference.

Yes, but as it turns out, it makes a very small difference.

[James England]

Yes, but as it turns out, it makes a very small difference.

Yes only small. 17" instead of 16"? So, as a percentage, not much but there all the same, I suppose.

[James England]

I thought something would be different. Have you hooked up with "duds" over there for a ride? He's with the RAF and has been away alot but he has several bikes, ones an xs special.

I'm a bit of a loner on bikes when it comes to actually riding them and have always gone out on my own and at my own pace and stopping when I want etc. Just me and the bike, if you see what I mean. A motorised hermit.

[mack]

I hear

you, 90% of my riding is alone. I don't prefer it that way, but I ride when I want and don't wait for someone elses schedule to free up time. Sometimes when I can't sleep I'll walk out to my shop and do some work, other times I just roll up the door and pick a bike and throw a leg over and ride someplace to watch the bigger/closer stars and planets vanish into the morning light. It's always been my favourite time of day. maybe from duck hunting with my dad or something but I find the sounds and smells of the new day envigorating. Riding at that time is dangerous here though, as it is the same time the larger animals come out of the deep bush and head to water, so you have to be very alert, and of course our headlights aren't made for any side elimination so I always travel fairly slow. But since traffic flow isn't an issue at that time of day, who cares.

[mack]

Isle of mann

Duds and I were going to hook up and do the isle of mann 10 days. He was going to make the arrangements and we could never co-ord our timings availability. Between his duty and my kids, we just keep striking out. Still, it's on my bucket list. If I do make it over to this event, I'll spare a day and look you up and check out your ride., shake your hand for the left wheel bearings I've used to dated (four in total so far).

[MaximPhil]

Hey Ian,
Further to our discussion of the City of London.
This year being the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta by King John

13. The city of London shall enjoy all its ancient liberties and free customs, both by land and by water. We also will and grant that all other cities, boroughs, towns, and ports shall enjoy all their liberties and free customs.

Phil

[IanDMacDonald]

Odd, a co-worker just mentioned this yesterday.