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14 x 49 gearing - HOT...!!
Twist-a-grip:
That is the ratio I run and I love it. I tend to ride a lot of tight stuff. I use the clutch a lot less that way which extends component life. Steep hills are a lot easier because you can maintain a lower speed for control and stay right on the pipe. I don't need a 100mph bike. Even with the lower gearing, I still run out of real estate before I run out of gear. You also gain slightly quicker acceleration. (Like this bike needs it!)
John
toddwunsch:
I'm going for the 14/49. Ordering my 49 rear sprocket from Sidewinder today. Will try it out on Thursday.
sdkx500:
My bike came with 14/53 and i didnt it like it much. I went to 14/47 and am much happier
bigborefan:
What do you guys do with your bikes, pull tree stumps? I run 15/48 in pretty tight eastern stuff, 14/47 is the absolute lowest I would go. 14/53...that's gotta be brutual.
KXcam22:
14/47 was stock on my '92. I like the 14/48 I am running better for my conditions (woods, trails and the occasional MX). Tempted to try the 14/49 so I can use 2nd & 3rd more in the gnarly stuff. Cam.
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