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biker-fu2 · 10-06-2010, 03:59 AM

i have a xvs650{05} need to change gear ratio in diff is it possible or will another diff fit

Kenneth_Moore · 10-06-2010, 06:02 AM

It's very unlikely you'll be able to change the gearing. This is probably the single biggest downside to a shaft drive bike.

MOKE1K · 10-07-2010, 02:49 AM

Agreed, unless you've got access to a machine shop and alot of money.

ranchwrench · 10-07-2010, 04:43 AM

Are you trying to get a faster (or lower rpm) top end, or get off the line faster?

If you're wanting a higher top end and you're really determined, maybe you could find a smaller wheel with the shaft drive hub? (but I don't think all Yammy shaft drives are the same either.) You'd also have to get your original brake rotor onto the new wheel....hmm.......how about a new bike?

I've seen at least one bike in the past, converted from shaft to sprocket drive, but I can't think of why or where now....probably a beemer though, because of the amazing array of aftermarket stuff for loyal bmw owners.

biker-fu2 · 10-08-2010, 04:08 AM

thanks thought so machine shop looking good and yea lower top end rpm

biker-fu2 · 10-08-2010, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

It's very unlikely you'll be able to change the gearing. This is probably the single biggest downside to a shaft drive bike.

yea thanks but where there is a will there is a way

biker-fu2 · 10-08-2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOKE1K

Agreed, unless you've got access to a machine shop and alot of money.

thanks thought as much goin to machine shop tomorrow

Kenneth_Moore · 10-08-2010, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biker-fu2

where there is a will there is a way

Which leads to:

"You can't make a silk purse out of a pig's ear."

"A fool and his money are soon parted."

And my personal favorite:
"Just ride the f'ing thing and enjoy it."

10-06-2010, 03:59 AM	#1
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Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	It's very unlikely you'll be able to change the gearing. This is probably the single biggest downside to a shaft drive bike. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,956	Agreed, unless you've got access to a machine shop and alot of money. __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell

10-08-2010, 04:08 AM	#5
biker-fu2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4	rear diff thanks thought so machine shop looking good and yea lower top end rpm

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10-07-2010, 04:43 AM	#4
ranchwrench Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 17	Are you trying to get a faster (or lower rpm) top end, or get off the line faster? If you're wanting a higher top end and you're really determined, maybe you could find a smaller wheel with the shaft drive hub? (but I don't think all Yammy shaft drives are the same either.) You'd also have to get your original brake rotor onto the new wheel....hmm.......how about a new bike? I've seen at least one bike in the past, converted from shaft to sprocket drive, but I can't think of why or where now....probably a beemer though, because of the amazing array of aftermarket stuff for loyal bmw owners.