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15/48 gearing

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martinfan30:
Anyone run it? How does it do?

Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: martinfan30 on March 20, 2009, 02:12:16 AM ---Anyone run it? How does it do?

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I've run a 15T out on the ice. You definately notice the added load placed on the engine, you do loose some snap. However if you have the room to really let your KX500 breathe, go for it.

Be carefull with a 15T, as the outer circumference of the chain gets REAL close to the case, don't run a crap chain.

martinfan30:

--- Quote from: Polar-Bus on March 20, 2009, 01:11:44 PM ---
--- Quote from: martinfan30 on March 20, 2009, 02:12:16 AM ---Anyone run it? How does it do?

--- End quote ---

I've run a 15T out on the ice. You definately notice the added load placed on the engine, you do loose some snap. However if you have the room to really let your KX500 breathe, go for it.

Be carefull with a 15T, as the outer circumference of the chain gets REAL close to the case, don't run a crap chain.

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Oh really. Hmm. I have a trip out to SoCal next month to Goler. Near Randsburg. I want some taller gearing to keep up with my buddies on XR650R's and 650L's. 14/48 wont cut it.

joker_fly:
I Run a 15/45  and all i can say it rocks =)

Its perfeckt for ice and fast gravel roads

Not hard trails and tight spots

slow600:
15/43 here. once you get used to slipping the clutch to get moving, you will love the taller gearing. keeps the bike in the "meat" of the power for longer.

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