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Help with sprocket sizes

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hughes:
Hey Guy's, I need to take poll to see what everybody thinks what gearing I should run. I want to keep the 14 front but am looking to change the rear from 47 to 48,49 etc. I ride trails some tight and some open. The stock gearing is to high for pulling hills and I work the clutch to much. Let's see what ya'll think.

ebers17:
Hey, sounds like my riding.  I went to a 50 in the rear and left the 14 and it didnt do it for me, so for kicks i got a 13 in the front with the 50 rear, and i absolutly love it.  They're cheap, so for kicks you might want to try it.

Johnniespeed:
I left the sprockets alone and added a 14oz steahly flywheel weight. Now I can take off in second gear and still have first for slow tight hills. I can idle and lug the engine like a four stroke. I like my 14/47 setup just fine.

hoopty:
WOW! Just found this, this site is full of little nuggets :lol:

http://www.pitbull-racing.com/gearing.html

Kawadougie:
I run a 13 front with a 50 rear.  I can ride tight gnarly trails and my Trailtech has clocked me just over 90mph in the desert.  Everyone rides a little different, find somethng that works for you.  I also bought an RK Gold O-Ring Chain and after the first ride I haven't had to adjust it.

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