fenshee Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 hi there, im running a 14 teeth sprocket, but some friends told me that would be better a 13 one, cause im going to use it in the sand... honestly i dont know, and i alredy bought everything to replace the drive, except for the sprocket! please tell me what to do!!! thanksssss!! ( sorry for the mistakes and for being such an ingnorant!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 It depends on the area, your mods, and what you're doing, but unless it's a really small area I'd stick with the 14T. The 13T is lower gearing so you'll lose top speed, but you'll get off the line quicker...for average riding you'll shift more but can sometimes get away with pulling a lower gear. In the end it's a tradeoff, but front sprockets are cheap and you can experiment with 13T, 14T, and 15T and see what you like best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenshee Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 (edited) thanks benbb, i have wiseco pistons, fattys-pc2, fmf reeds... and a few things i dont know how you call it, i think you are right the area is huge and it would be the best keeping the 14t, but i wanna try... so, can i change the front sprocket without replacing the chain? here they keep telling me that in order to change the sprocket or the chain... you have to change everything else, is that true? i believe that if you have used it a lot!! you would have to change everything else, but they are all new... Edited November 30, 2004 by fenshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 (edited) Go to rocky mt atv and get the 13t give it a try if you don't like it you only out $10. Personaly I love the 13t for woods and hill climb and a 15t for open areas, dunes. But you won't know till you try. and you don't have to replace everything at once either. But I also have to ride 2 links when I switch from 13t to 15t. Jeremy Edited November 30, 2004 by Gargamel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 13tooth is very popular amongst the dune crowd. I personally believe you'd like it in the sand, but ya never know until you try it. That's what I'm running now, but I know I need to go up to like a 14 or 15 on the front now that my swingarm is 2" shorter. Just been to lazy to change it & see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenshee Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Go to rocky mt atv and get the 13t give it a try if you don't like it you only out $10. Personaly I love the 13t for woods and hill climb and a 15t for open areas, dunes. But you won't know till you try. and you don't have to replace everything at once either. But I also have to ride 2 links when I switch from 13t to 15t. Jeremy 286823[/snapback] it would be a little difficult to me buying in the states since i am in argentina! but they arent expensive here too, thanks anyway! i ll buy the 13t and a 14t new one! gonna try.... 13tooth is very popular amongst the dune crowd. I personally believe you'd like it in the sand, but ya never know until you try it. That's what I'm running now, but I know I need to go up to like a 14 or 15 on the front now that my swingarm is 2" shorter. Just been to lazy to change it & see the difference. led with the swingarm shorter you have plenty of more traction dont you?? last week i beated a friend of mine stock shee with paddle tires in a drag race (not 1/4 mile), i was running kenda dominator, if i change for the 13t sprocket it would be more difficult to beat him, am i right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I don't think it's entirely necessary to replace the chain at the same time, yes it's a good idea so that they wear evenly (both sprockets and the chain), but if your chain and rear sprocket are in good shape you should be fine. Just remember to keep an eye on the other stuff for wear since they will need replacing before the front does again. BTW when you're replacing that front sprocket, it would be a good idea to add a case saver, it's cheap insurance that IF your chain skips or snaps because it's worn, that it won't bust your case. You might also consider cutting a couple of the "fins" off the stator cover so you can get a socket on the front sprocket nut to change it easier, that way you don't hafta pull the footpeg, shifter, and stator cover just to swap front sprockets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 13 tooth front sprocket will cost you 7 bucks from www.rockymountainatv.com. it would be worth 7 bucks to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 i change my chain and sprockets when the chain starts skipping over the teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stclark04 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 i change my chain and sprockets when the chain starts skipping over the teeth. 286913[/snapback] Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee76179 Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 13 tooth front sprocket will cost you 7 bucks from www.rockymountainatv.com. it would be worth 7 bucks to try it. 286908[/snapback] That's what I'm saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenshee Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 thanks to all of you!! i will try them this weekend!! i ll let you know!! but i am sure that i ll keep with the 14t... thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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