DJ,
I would think the 5 speed is best. It will allow you to run a smaller
sprocket at rear wheel while allowing the bike to get rolling with minimum
effort. It should also reduce the distance (ratio)between the other gears
allowing you to keep RPMs up.
Regards, Tom
Houston, Tx.
----- Original Message -----
From: DJ <speed@gloenterprises.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 1999 4:12 PM
Subject: 4 or 5 speed
> In planning my motorcycle construction I have the option of using a 4 or 5
> speed transmission, I plan on reaching approx 140 mph, is there any
> advantage over one or the other since both give exactly the same ratio in
> high gear? Or will it not make much difference?
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