14/45
#1
04-04-2007, 11:13 PM
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14/45
how much of a diffrents will it make for low end on a stock bike? what will be the rpms at 65? Do that sell the 14 tooth front on rocky moution.com? I want to stay with the 14 frount .
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#2
04-04-2007, 11:16 PM
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RE: 14/45
well, if this is what you have now, i hate to tell you but you could've saved yourself from buying a new chain. i dunno, maybe a oem chain will fit a 14/45 setup. but basically you could've just added a 13-tooth to the front and had the same exact ratio. a front sprocket is only like $12-$15 whereas a rear is like $40 for a cheap steel one and then a chain is another $60 or so. this has been talked about on here so many times. it's cheaper to buy the front sprocket and use the oem chain until it wears out and then buy a chain and rear sprocket. otherwise you're just wasting away a good oem chain which isn't bad for oem. I believe it's one tooth down in front for every 3 up in the rear, is this correct friends?
#3
04-04-2007, 11:19 PM
RE: 14/45
14/45 will give you the same gearing as 13/42 without accelerated chain wear from the tight bend the 13 makes. Do you need a spare 14 tooth for some reason? If I remember correctly 13/42 and 14/45 will put you at ~ 7000 rpm at 60 mph so probably around 7500 at 65. I think it was described as "losing" 6th gear as it puts the 6th gear final drive ratio near what the stock 5th gear is.
#5
04-04-2007, 11:47 PM
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RE: 14/45
if your front is worn out, just replace it with a 13 then. why spend the unnecessary money on a larger rear sprocket and chain? it doesn't wear quicker. lube the chain regularly and it will be fine. i never can figure out why people want to spend money on rear sprockets and a new chain when the same can be accomplished with just a chepa 13 tooth front sprocket. with my current 13/45, 60 mph is pushin 7000 rpms. i wouldn't call it losing 6th, you're gaining power to keep up speed in headwinds or uphills. i never had that problem though because i'm 150 lbs.
#6
04-05-2007, 12:53 AM
RE: 14/45
I am running 14/45 and I have noticed it at about 500rpms dif. 14/42 @60mph6000rpm, 14/45 @ 60mph 6500rpm and 65 at 7000
#8
04-05-2007, 01:17 AM
RE: 14/45
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well, if this is what you have now, i hate to tell you but you could've saved yourself from buying a new chain. i dunno, maybe a oem chain will fit a 14/45 setup. but basically you could've just added a 13-tooth to the front and had the same exact ratio. a front sprocket is only like $12-$15 whereas a rear is like $40 for a cheap steel one and then a chain is another $60 or so. this has been talked about on here so many times. it's cheaper to buy the front sprocket and use the oem chain until it wears out and then buy a chain and rear sprocket. otherwise you're just wasting away a good oem chain which isn't bad for oem. I believe it's one tooth down in front for every 3 up in the rear, is this correct friends?
well, if this is what you have now, i hate to tell you but you could've saved yourself from buying a new chain. i dunno, maybe a oem chain will fit a 14/45 setup. but basically you could've just added a 13-tooth to the front and had the same exact ratio. a front sprocket is only like $12-$15 whereas a rear is like $40 for a cheap steel one and then a chain is another $60 or so. this has been talked about on here so many times. it's cheaper to buy the front sprocket and use the oem chain until it wears out and then buy a chain and rear sprocket. otherwise you're just wasting away a good oem chain which isn't bad for oem. I believe it's one tooth down in front for every 3 up in the rear, is this correct friends?
#9
04-05-2007, 01:29 AM
RE: 14/45
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I want to keep the 14 because it will last longer. How much of a diffrence is there climing hills with 14/45?
I recently put mine on with kenda trackmaster II's and I can climb stuff that I could not before it really helped me out. The 14 up front keeps the noise down also just keep your chain cleaned and lubed and I'm sure you'll enjoy. The swap out is easy to. Just do what you want. It's your. Any questions on part# or where to get I got you covered
#10
04-05-2007, 04:07 AM
RE: 14/45
The 14/45 is about perfect. The 14/42 required regular downshifts to 5th or even 4thto get up some hills on the road. I ride with a passenger most of the time on longer rides. I still need 5th occasionally on the road, but not as often and I save the clutch in 1st gear.