Gearing

[jaddict]

Searched a little , could not find what I was looking for. If I were to go up one tooth size in back and keep stock front (13 41),would I just gain a little on the top? Any input woould be great?

 

[brandoz28]

you'll gain just a hair on the bottom. you would need to drop the tooth on the back to pick up a tiny bit on the top.


1 tooth on the front is equal to about 3 on the rear going the opposite direction.

ex:

14/40 is very similar to 13/37 gearing.

conversely:

12/40 gearing would be like 13/43 gearing

 

[jaddict]

Thanks for the info. I had it backwards.

 

[brandoz28]

i would also suggest replacing the chain and all sprockets at the same time

 

[jaddict]

I was told to always change the whole setup not just one piece. Was looking at this setup on ebay.Yamaha Blaster 200 88-06 Red Chain & Sprockets Power | eBay


Thanks for looking out.

 

[brandoz28]

I would definitely get an o-ring chain over that setup. check on rockymountainatv.com for kits

 

[jaddict]

Whats the advantage of an o-ring chain?

 

[brandoz28]

it'll last several times longer than the standard o-ring chain will. the only trade off is that it takes just a touch more power to spin it

 

[bigwill]

Don't forget tire size also plays a big roll in gearing, so if your planning on new tires anytime soon you may want to put that into account for your gearing.

 

[mjgnslngr]

i found this chart when i was having issues, it helped me pick a good set-up. hope its big enough to read lol.

 

[brandoz28]

i found this chart when i was having issues, it helped me pick a good set-up. hope its big enough to read lol.

that's a really handy little chart!

 

[mjgnslngr]

that's a really handy little chart!

you got the 'little' right. im still figuring out how to make bigger pics...

 

[brandoz28]

if you click on it, it'll make it bigger.


to put up a big picture in your post, you need to host to tinypic, photobucket, or similar, and then use the IMG code from those sites

 

[mjgnslngr]

if you click on it, it'll make it bigger.


to put up a big picture in your post, you need to host to tinypic, photobucket, or similar, and then use the IMG code from those sites

ah... i knew there was a trick, thanks man.

 

[jaddict]

That is a great chart. I definetly don't want to go with a 13/ 41 setup, can't keep front end down now. I just purchased some holeshots 20x11x8. Was looking to gain a little on the top end, but not loose to much on lower end. It's kind of a catch 22, I guess. What setup would be good for that?

 

[brandoz28]

14/40 gearing is awesome all around IMO. It helps spread the gears out a bit

 

[slickerthanyou]

14/40 gearing is awesome all around IMO. It helps spread the gears out a bit

II agree this setup works well with ported/piped motors!

 

[blastersfaster]

So what would be a good gearing for aggressive traill riding with new tires?

 

[blasterbuddy200]

So what would be a good gearing for aggressive traill riding with new tires?

what size tires?