(11-17-2017 02:00 PM)dbarkdoll Wrote: 60 mph in first sounds like a nightmare to me. But yes, I'd like a little taller gearing for more comfortable highway use. I've seen a few members make the switch to 19/37 sprockets with pleasant results.
No disagreement to setting it up for your personal preference, but I would be reluctant to give up any acceleration.
100 MPH is only 5,000 RPM in 6th. 5,000 was about 70 on my Moto Guzzi.
When I bought my 2012 Triumph, there was no dealer in Las Vegas and the rear tire size was not readily available, so I ordered one on-line to store in the garage. At about 7,000 miles, I knew I could not keep the bike, so I installed it before one more ride across the Mojave Desert. It was the same "size" by the numbers, but the Shinko was taller than the stock Metzzler. Enough that the new rear tire would not easily rotate on the center stand. I could really feel the difference pulling grades and was not happy. If I only rode on the level, it would have been fine, but the CB1100 is the first bike I have owned that I am not looking for one more gear.
The sweet spot on the CB1100 is 3,000 RPM / 65 MPH in 6th, but it is still quite smooth way beyond that.
Just my 2 cents. Suggest you consider Ben70's comments. BTW I am getting 51. something MPG each tank with stock gearing.