[jumpingspyder]

does anyone out there feel they need a sixth gear or have tried to change into a 6th gear, or is it just my imagination? i have a 2008 se5,there must be out there some were after market sprockets available to give that overdrive feeling. i had the same problem back in 1974 with a new 1000cc hd sporter but fixed it easily with changing sprocket sizing, but the spyder with all the speed sensors and electronic etc that may effect on board computer sensing.let me know what you think

[Bill Gargan]

Personally, I am good with the way my 2009 SE5 works!

[wtwing15]

jumpingspyder, on 10 January 2010 - 07:44 AM, said:

does anyone out there feel they need a sixth gear or have tried to change into a 6th gear, or is it just my imagination? i have a 2008 se5,there must be out there some were after market sprockets available to give that overdrive feeling. i had the same problem back in 1974 with a new 1000cc hd sporter but fixed it easily with changing sprocket sizing, but the spyder with all the speed sensors and electronic etc that may effect on board computer sensing.let me know what you think

I put a 30 tooth front sprocket on the Spyder last weekend to early to say if makes much difference but the revs have dropped down so cruising is much easier on the motor I will let you know after we have taken the Spyder for a long ride.

[jumpingspyder]

wtwing15, on 11 January 2010 - 12:38 AM, said:

I put a 30 tooth front sprocket on the Spyder last weekend to early to say if makes much difference but the revs have dropped down so cruising is much easier on the motor I will let you know after we have taken the Spyder for a long ride.

thanx for the reply very interested in how it turns out for you, where did you purchase the 30 tooth front sprocket from?.reply at your own leisure.regards Nigel williams

[Freddy]

jumpingspyder, on 11 January 2010 - 02:21 AM, said:

thanx for the reply very interested in how it turns out for you, where did you purchase the 30 tooth front sprocket from?.reply at your own leisure.regards Nigel williams

I fitted a 30T sprocket too last weekend in preparation for 4-day excursion next weekend and a trip to the red centre and Darwin in winter. They're a bit expensive - I tossed up whether it was really worth it as you can buy a lot of fuel for $260 but I thought 400-500 less RPM would be a good thing and the slightly reduced fuel consumption would eventually pay for it. Note that Spyder is a little easier to stall from a standstill. Here's where you get it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/...sQ5fAccessories

This post has been edited by Freddy: 16 January 2010 - 05:32 PM

[jumpingspyder]

Freddy, on 16 January 2010 - 05:28 PM, said:

I fitted a 30T sprocket too last weekend in preparation for 4-day excursion next weekend and a trip to the red centre and Darwin in winter. They're a bit expensive - I tossed up whether it was really worth it as you can buy a lot of fuel for $260 but I thought 400-500 less RPM would be a good thing and the slightly reduced fuel consumption would eventually pay for it. Note that Spyder is a little easier to stall from a standstill. Here's where you get it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/...sQ5fAccessories

THANKS hope u have a safe and fuel saving journey let us know

[wtwing15]

jumpingspyder, on 11 January 2010 - 02:21 AM, said:

thanx for the reply very interested in how it turns out for you, where did you purchase the 30 tooth front sprocket from?.reply at your own leisure.regards Nigel williams

Hi the 30 tooth sprocket is working very well drops the revs down 500 - 600
to early to tell if it gets better ks per tank yet
copy and past bellow link

http://cgi.ebay.com/...sQ5fAccessories

[MikeL]

Sixth gear might be nice, but the tradeoff to replace one forward gear with the reverse gear was well worth it for me. Not having the sixth gear, for me at least, helps me stay a little more mindful about my speed. I'm definitely more comfortable on the Spyder at a lower speed than I was on two-wheelers. I also like the acceleration response at highway speed in fifth, when cruising through hilly terrain, and when 2-up. It's tempting to try the sprocket change, but will probably just stay stock.