[SuperboyX]

I've riden in the mountains and I ride with a 38 tooth rear sprocket. Riden with around 300 or more pounds on the bike when on a road trip and had no issues. Perhaps going up a huge incline I would have to ride in 4th but thats no big deal. I'd never go back to stock and would not go lower than a 38 tooth. The highway riding is also way better at higher speeds as the rpm's aren't as high.

 

[SuperboyX]

I've got the 37 tooth sprocket on my 750ACE but here in Michigan, it's pretty flat, other than an occasional hill. Like you, I wouldn't go back to the stock set-up either.

On the 750ACE, first gear is so low that with the stock sprocket, the engine winds out too fast and you have to quickly shift out of first gear. With the smaller rear sprocket, the engines powerband moves to a more effective and useable range allowing you to wind out the lower gears further. It actually feels like you're riding a bigger bike.

Phil

I have contemplated the 37 tooth but questioned how it may preform on those times with my wife on the back and with luggage. I thought that maybe it would be a little to much for that. If I was alone on the bike all the time I may consider it more.

 

[SuperboyX]

Thank You all who are replying, I`m due for a sprocket & chain set...
I`ve been thinking on trying the smaller rear sprocket for this set...
IF for no other reason than > to say I have experienced it...
Chickenman is buying this set, for my changing his clutch good deed...

What effect on clutch will I experience???
Do I need stronger springs???

I like the details when y`all post...

I`m goin` outside!! can`t sit here all day

I did not feel much change in the clutch other than you may need to let it out slightly slower on take off. I changed to the clutch springs to larger ones and found it to be no more stiff than before. It is recommended when changing the rear sprocket to upgrade the springs, and while your changing it you may as well do the 4 degree timing mod while you in there. Not a hard task if you can handle a dermal tool.