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Cyclone 5

Postby Cgt75b » Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:01 am

As the title

Are they an expensive upgrade or good value for money?

Any thoughts gratefully received

Cheers.
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby steveg » Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:53 am

I have one in my TS1 and I love it.
Last year I did a number of events that involved long distances on minor roads and lanes and 4th gear made was incredibly usable without having to be up and down the gears.
I'm going to fit the af version to my rapido 230 and can't wait to see the difference
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby Cgt75b » Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:05 am

Thanks for that feedback

I have a 230 motor which has a great tune and a four speed box which pulls just fine from low down, and just wondering if a five would improve things.

It’s a huge chunk of money to shill out if that’s not gonna be the case.

If you get where I’m coming from.

Cheers Cgt75b.
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby missing lynx » Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:22 am

Have you considered the AF close 5 gearbox?
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby Rich Oswald » Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:49 am

Had a Cyclone 5 Supreme in my GP for years and it's been fantastic and faultless.

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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby Toot » Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:18 pm

Cgt75b wrote:Thanks for that feedback

I have a 230 motor which has a great tune and a four speed box which pulls just fine from low down, and just wondering if a five would improve things.

It’s a huge chunk of money to shill out if that’s not gonna be the case.

If you get where I’m coming from.

Cheers Cgt75b.

Hi Paddy
Merry Christmas mate.
Yes, the 5 speed boxes are a lot of money but the riding pleasure it has given me since 2014 has been very much worth it.
It changes your riding style for the better, in my opinion.
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby bike grim » Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:22 pm

Highly recommend the MB Scooters five speed. Even more money than the cyclone but British made by Nova Racing Transmissions and an absolute work of art. Had one in my TS1 since 2018, took it out for inspection just before the Polish euro and it still looked brand new after a good few thousand miles. I would bet it still looks the same now after thousands of miles and pulling a sidecar. Saving up for a second as we speak for my Quattrini. Makes the scooter just more rideable all round. At 4.6 final drive I use the 5th gear as a sort of overdrive for faster roads and really helps it stretch it’s legs
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby Dazts1 » Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:40 pm

I’ve got one it’s great , but I’d probably go AF as there’s been one in our grp6 for 2 seasons. It’s coping with abusive use at 40 HP. Not many road bikes will be getting used n abused like that.
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby Cgt75b » Sat Dec 25, 2021 12:01 pm

Sorry for late replies I’m struggling with posting responses.
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby hullygully » Wed Dec 29, 2021 5:05 pm

I fitted a Cyclone (to Stocksey), MB (to my TS1), Omega (to my TV) & AF's to various engines, IMHO I'd go for the AF's, still get the grin factor & 1/2 price
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Re: Cyclone 5

Postby Psychedelicropcircle » Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:37 pm

Does anyone know if I can get a replacement Christmas tree & 1st gear batch number 1-5-17?


The Italians have read my message & are yet to reply!! So any opinion welcome team.
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