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wrenching4fun

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If you have more than one bike, how do you decide which one to ride on any given day? I faced such a choice this morning after the streets dried off from last night's monsoon.

After chugging an extra cup of Joe to think it over, I realized I subconsciously look for a certain kind of experience when I choose. At first, I felt the need for simplicity and hassle-free fun so I was drawn to the new friction drive. No frills, no complication, bullet-proof reliability. By the time my cup was empty, the lure of a more cushy ride and shifting gears changed my mind, so I jumped on the Higgins.

What motivates those of you with multiple bikes to pick one over the others? Is it different power options, different comfort levels, or is it a mystical attraction to your favorite ride?
 
How is your bike set up for climbing, Testname, in terms of engine and gearing, etc?
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and to me a piston with a little extra force to go up hills (47mm piston)
36tooth drive gear (back tire gear)
and a 420H motorcycle chain to carry the weight of me...
hydraulic brakes better safty
ceramic crank bearings... long life
BBR Magneto and BBR high performance CDI (reliable starting)
hmmmmm
 
boost bottle/expansion chamber on the crank case.... slighly better low end tourk/climbing power and idel smothed out......
 

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i still run it on my bike daily ;)

 
If you have more than one bike, how do you decide which one to ride on any given day? I faced such a choice this morning after the streets dried off from last night's monsoon.

After chugging an extra cup of Joe to think it over, I realized I subconsciously look for a certain kind of experience when I choose. At first, I felt the need for simplicity and hassle-free fun so I was drawn to the new friction drive. No frills, no complication, bullet-proof reliability. By the time my cup was empty, the lure of a more cushy ride and shifting gears changed my mind, so I jumped on the Higgins.

What motivates those of you with multiple bikes to pick one over the others? Is it different power options, different comfort levels, or is it a mystical attraction to your favorite ride?
for me it's like Lord of the rings

one bike to rule them all
 
I would test different sprockets. A 48 or 50 would be typical of an off-road setup. Chain clearance is problematic with oversized rear sprockets. A 44 would be a compromise. The one you choose partly depends on the size of your drive sprocket and the amount of help your engine needs to get you up the hill.
 
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