Final drive gearing
#11
RE: Final drive gearing
The 13 tooth tho cheaper wears quicker due to the chain having to go round a tighter curve, I imagine it also wears the chain quicker. I think from reading everything I have read that a 14 / 45 combo will be as good as it gets, however I'm not sure if you need a new chain to do this. If you do of course its more expense.
The KLX300 front sprocket is different to the KLX250 and I don't know if it will work, however the rear sprocket bolts onto the same hub as the 300 so perhaps the 46 tooth optional rear sprocket (50t standard) off the 300 is a good compromise.
P.S. The 300 runs a 110 link chain as against the 250's 106 so I guess you need a new chain to run the bigger rear sprocket ... unless the 300's swingarm is longer. lol
The KLX300 front sprocket is different to the KLX250 and I don't know if it will work, however the rear sprocket bolts onto the same hub as the 300 so perhaps the 46 tooth optional rear sprocket (50t standard) off the 300 is a good compromise.
P.S. The 300 runs a 110 link chain as against the 250's 106 so I guess you need a new chain to run the bigger rear sprocket ... unless the 300's swingarm is longer. lol
#12
RE: Final drive gearing
ORIGINAL: jimsklx250s
OK, so I should haver read the rest of this thread first. 14/45 is a good start?
the shop sold me a 13 front sproket that was listed for a KLX300 (they had no listing for the 2006 KLX250s sprockets), think it will fit to try the 13/42?
At first glance it looks different.
OK, so I should haver read the rest of this thread first. 14/45 is a good start?
the shop sold me a 13 front sproket that was listed for a KLX300 (they had no listing for the 2006 KLX250s sprockets), think it will fit to try the 13/42?
At first glance it looks different.
I've only got 1K miles on my 13/42 but no visable wear yet on the front teeth.
#14
RE: Final drive gearing
ORIGINAL: jimsklx250s
I might want to try the 13/42 first since it does not require a new chain. did it fit around the frame ok? It seems a bit tight.
also, did you buy the sproket on the net or at the dealer?
I might want to try the 13/42 first since it does not require a new chain. did it fit around the frame ok? It seems a bit tight.
also, did you buy the sproket on the net or at the dealer?
One thing I did really like about the 14/49 was the lower range first gear for the slow technical stuff. I especially found it much easier to lift the front end, for example, to clear logs and what not. But I just can't give up the longer gearing for the road. This bike is a dual sport, afterall, and with 14/49 it was like losing 6th gear.
I realize 13/42 is about halfway between stock and 14/49, and I may try it at some point since I already have the 13 tooh front gear, but right now I just want my stock gearing back. Call me crazy.
I got my chain and sprocket online.
-Brian
#15
RE: Final drive gearing
Some people are reporting more chain noise when they installed 13t sprocket.I installed the 13t and I did not notice any more noise than normal. Just wondering what everybody else is experiencing?
#16
RE: Final drive gearing
Some people are reporting more chain noise when they installed 13t sprocket.I installed the 13t and I did not notice any more noise than normal. Just wondering what everybody else is experiencing
#17
RE: Final drive gearing
Get a Muzzy, you won't hear heardly any chain noise after that except when deaccelerating or when the clutch is pulled in.
I have a Talon rear sprocket that is undercut below the teeth. The front sprocket is pretty much normal. I didn't notice much difference in chain noise. I'm also running a NON O-ring chain. Maybe it runs a little quieter.
I have a Talon rear sprocket that is undercut below the teeth. The front sprocket is pretty much normal. I didn't notice much difference in chain noise. I'm also running a NON O-ring chain. Maybe it runs a little quieter.
#18
RE: Final drive gearing
ORIGINAL: bmwhd
I've only got 1K miles on my 13/42 but no visable wear yet on the front teeth.
I've only got 1K miles on my 13/42 but no visable wear yet on the front teeth.