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oldman693:
OK . The other day I drag raced a raptor 660 . Needless to say it didn't go like I expected . The raptor actually got me from the line all the way up to third gear . By the time I made it to third I ran out of room and had to start slowing down . 1 time I actually got him but 4 out of 5 he got me and this guy was in shorts and flip flops . I talked to a few riders and they told me my kx should have been able to get that raptor off the line and through mid range . I know my bike needs a back tire but even on asphalt it doesn't hook like a motocross bike . The engine is very much alive and runs great so here is my question . 1995 KX500 . 14 tooth front sprocket 47 tooth rear sprocket . What is the factory sprocket settings for this bike and what is the motocross sprocket settings . I am looking for a good holeshot setup not top end . It is fast as hell top end but I would love to lose some of that top end and keep the power down low since I will be doing alot of close in racing and will hardly see 4th or 5th except when playing in the pits

sandblaster:
I have raced a lot of quads on my K5 and they nearly always take it off the line unless they are very under powered.
It's 3rd gear on up that the K5 comes alive.
The problem is weight distribution VS tire contact area.
They can launch hard out of the hole because they can lean forward and hammer it as hard as the bike can go.
Realistic gearing aside you can't without a 2' extended swing arm.
At least I can't :roll:

oldman693:
ok . aside from that what rear sprokets is everyone running ? what is factory ? what is ideal for quick take off versus top end ?

Foxx4Beaver:
14-47 is stock....I run 14-48.I run in alot of sand/grassy loam and it works good for me....but I'm interested in trying 14-49,there's a few guys on here that swear by that combo.

Motoroost1:
I use 14 / 49 and like it . Great pull through the gears ( especially 3rd and 4th ) and enough top end to get easily dead . 85 mph with ease .

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