I just purchased a '01 VL800. Liked it from the first mile I rode it but I have one concern. I do a lot of interstate comuting to work and it seems the motor is strained to run 70. My previous bike was a Honda 750 ACE and it seemed to be more at ease at 70. The Suzuki seems to be turning about 500 rpm more than the Honda at this speed. I find myself looking for another gear at about 60. Can the final ratio be changed at the rear hub. Does anyone carry a different ratio ring & pinion for this bike. Any other Ideas would be appreciated.
08-06-2004, 11:02 PM
RPM's too high? 
