GS1000 Gearing

[gs7_11]

It's a while since I've ridden a standard GS1000, and my 1000S is a long way off rideable, so can anyone tell me if this sounds about right: My 7/11 is doing about 70 at 4000rpm.

It feels undergeared. 

[canamant]

That doesn't sound too far off.  GS750s were about 70 at 4800 to 5000 depending on tyre (120/90 18 or 4.25/85 18.  I seem to remember 1000s were about 17mph/1000 rpm. I'm going back 35 years now so can't be that precise.

 

[Duckndive]

https://www.gearingcommander.com/

 

[gs7_11]

16 hours ago, canamant said:

That doesn't sound too far off.  GS750s were about 70 at 4800 to 5000 depending on tyre (120/90 18 or 4.25/85 18.  I seem to remember 1000s were about 17mph/1000 rpm. I'm going back 35 years now so can't be that precise.

 

Yep, seems about what I'm getting.

2 hours ago, Duckndive said:

https://www.gearingcommander.com/

 

That's great, thanks! Very useful page.

It shows that with the sprockets I've got (16:42) and the bigger circumference of the 18" slabby wheel, my gearing is actually a fair bit higher than stock....not what it feels like. I've only got the 1085 kit in now, and although there's a bit less weight, I'm surprised how quick the bike feels. probably plodding about on my R65 makes anything feel quick!

 

[gshub]

Run my Gs1085cc on Stock 15 front 42 rear 17 inch rear wheel it goes like a Gooden..

 

[Reinhoud]

MPH or KMH?

[gs7_11]

15 minutes ago, Reinhoud said:

MPH or KMH?

I think it's obvious enough.......

[Reinhoud]

MPH, than it should be right.