If everyone could post what chain size closely matches the sprocket setup and comment if any links have to be removed.

Front Back Ratio Links & Any Removed
13 423.23
13 45 3.46
14 42 3.00
14 43 3.07
14 44 3.14
14 45 3.21
14 46 3.29
14 47 3.36
14 48 3.43
14 49 3.50

 

I run a 14/45 with 520/108 link chain...no links needed removed and left plenty of room for slack adjustment down the road.

btw....stock is 14/42 with a 520/106

 

Im looking for how to properly setup a 14/48 setup or whichever setup takes 110 links

 

If you just get a long chain it is easy to remove links if you have a dremel and a punch. I got a 120 link and cut it to size it took about 5 minutes to do the job and I didn't have to worry about getting the right size for my particular sprocket set up.

 

That would be about right as the 13 / 45 uses 108 links and stock is 14 / 42 with 106 links

 

I just went from a 14/45 108 link to a 14/48 110 link. Chain adjusters are on 6.5. Just took it up and down the block tonight, but the front end comes up alot easier than the 14/45 setup. Can't wait to get it out on the trails.

 

So is this true. With a new chain and 13x45/106 I will NOT be able to get sufficient chainslack.

Steve

 

Why are people going with a 13 tooth sprocket there is not enough clearance to the engine case

14T / 48T is probley the best for off road riding

 

What clearance are you talking about? I don’t recall seeing any clearance issues with my set-up when I installed the 13t. I will definitely look again though.

 

So once you go to 14/48, how much of your top end speed do you lose? And doesn't this translate into alot of shifting especially on the trails?

Ian