Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
How Low Can You GO!? (Try 12T/52T!)
kawrider:
Good point about the sprocket wear. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks, Rick!
jdv500:
thats good stuff,
on that countergear area with an o-ring chain.
i've changed sprockets to match my terrain here; 13-53... it's perfect for the rocky and rutty climbs and has awesome eng breaking during decents, 1/4 mile long at times. the sweetest granny gear that you don't have to spin like a wildman to get up anything out there. i have very controlled climbs, even while sitting down,,without having to ride the clutch to modulate wheel spin and rpm.
the best part is i get to use the other gears in the flat trails.., i still don't have room out there for 5th. enjoy, jdv
jdv500:
then again,
why bother,you don't have to use a 12 t countergear, non o-ring chain? see the chain performance thread. if you don't want to risk the wear in the case. you can always go up in the rear, why risk the close fit up front.? you won't know how bad it has worn after the ride till you spray off the mud, too late.!! i know it's more maintenance but your guarding your case. besides changing the rear gives you the opportunity to inspect and lube your bearings and spacers, 2 for 1 there, rear gear swap and related maint. the web site called gnarlyparts.com offers all the sprockets for our 5's, all the way from 45t up to 60t rear if you want in steel and alum. my 53 t gear got to my door here in 3 days and only $46 total including shipping., jdv
TomL:
Kool Beans!!! I run 13/52 and 1st gear is still a little too tall for my taste. I didn't think you could get any larger than 52 for the rear. I would like maybe a 55 steel. I'm thinking the heavier steel sprocket would mellow the throttle response a bit for more traction and control. Then again, if I have to buy another chain, I might just break out the dremel and put a 12t on the front!!!
TomL:
jdv500: I just looked on gnarlyparts site and 53t was the largest I could find. Are you sure they have larger?? Rocky Mountain has 52t largest.
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