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Posted by OR Seedman
- May 30, 2017, 15:22:20 PMfactory 530 x 112 link chain will work with the 18/38 set up as well...at least on mine it did 
Posted by roger hendrickson
- May 30, 2017, 10:04:23 AMShoulda gotten back sooner.....sorry. This confuser belched over the weekend! Thanx for the info, gentlemen.
I've always shot for 50 mpg at 70 mph, (like my old Pacific Coast) so I'll use your info to try for this!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 29, 2017, 23:51:56 PM 
Touche
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 29, 2017, 22:22:31 PMWell...I will refund for the front....Ratman can get the back one...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 29, 2017, 15:47:24 PM To be honest, I did the front sprocket alone first, and noticed nothing off about lower end, the 800 does have decent pull for an engine its size. Not the snap of the 1500 but again it is twice the size of engine, but against any other 800 really good, then I did the rear sprocket over the winter, again nothing noticeable in the normal driving of events. I did find that I could cruise along in third at a higher rpm and did not seem to be over burdening the engine, and then in 5th gear it runs like a spring chicken.
I am so sure of this mod and I'll venture to say anyone who has done it likes it and none will say they did not like it. I am even willing to bet that any 800 owner who does the swap and is not happy with it can let OR_Seedman know and he will refund their money for the 2 sprockets......we are so positive....... 
......lol........
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 29, 2017, 12:16:19 PMI don't really notice any loss at the low end...torque on the 800 is pretty strong...maybe some slightly slower acceleration from 0-45...but from 45-70 seems better...seems to be turning in the power range better at those speeds....
Posted by RockinRollin
- May 29, 2017, 07:40:21 AMI did something similar with a 750 Honda Shadow and lost a fair bit of bottom end, are you experiencing the same loss on the bottom end?
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 28, 2017, 19:14:20 PMWhen I did the 18/38 sprocket swap, my mileage increased from about 41 avg (mixed city and highway) to 48 avg. I have gotten as high as 51 on all freeway at 65-70. I also run non-ethanol premium (available locally at 3 different stations). Cost about $.90 more per gallon over unleaded regular (with ethanol blended), but it definitely makes the bike run better...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 26, 2017, 23:14:59 PMcomparison between fuel mileage and final gearing:
Well I never kept real track of it, but I know that when I had the stock sprockets (17/40) and the bike was new to me, I was lucky to get 150 kms to a tank before I hit reserve. Then I did the front sprocket swap, and switched from regular fuel to mid or high test, and then I seemed to get to 170 kms, and then I went to the rear sprocket swap (18/38) and now I am able to go 200 kms before hitting reserve. So between the switching of gearing and fuel type I am sure both have an effect on the fuel use.......
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 26, 2017, 22:25:21 PMI am currently out of stock on the 800 model saddlebag mounts. More sets were ordered this week from the fabricator...5 sets order, 2 are pre-sold. the remaining ones will be posted in the classifieds. Pricing has gone up a little (rising steel costs and drastically rising shipping). The remaining 800 mounts will be listed for $115 including shipping to the lower 48 states. here are some reminder pictures
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 26, 2017, 08:21:06 AMRoger welcome........
Comparison between fuel mileage and final gearing...........let me think on that one because you might have something there, I'll get back after physio.......
Posted by mittico68
- May 26, 2017, 05:47:28 AMIt ain't "normal", because as you've already stated that solution will cause the bags to bounce a lot while riding.
There are different solutions for you, to apply saddlebags: you could try the brackets that OR_Seedman is sellin'.
Posted by roger hendrickson
- May 26, 2017, 04:47:16 AMI bought this last August with two sets of saddlebags and I'm wondering if it's normal to attach the bags to the swingarm so they bounce up and down with the wheel?
On another note, have any of you folks ever done a comparison between fuel mileage and final gearing? Thanx!