Chain And Sprocket Sizes
#11
zippets, what may be your preference for optimum gearing may not fit everyone here. With a 13T and the stock rear sprocket, you do need to keep an eye on the swingarm rubbing block up at the pivot location, as it is getting more frequent contact. Replacing the stock rubbing blocks and guides with aftermarket setups like Hotfootmoto or such pretty much eliminates this concern, however, as the material is nearly indestructible. I run a 13/47 on my '06 KLX, but that might not be the "best" for other users and their conditions.
#12
I needed a 110 link with a 49 rear.
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#13
Check gearingcommander or the link below.
https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=496460#post496460
Would it make sense to add chain length data to the sheet?
#14
Well this gearing thing is kind of confusing to me. Can some one tell me how a 13/47 setup differs from a 14/48, in terms of increased torque?
It would seem to me that one tooth less on the front with two additional teeth on the rear (13/47) would be somewhat analogous to a 14/48 setup, which is the stock front with three added teeth to the back. Just seems like the difference between the two setups is like splitting hairs, no?
It would seem to me that one tooth less on the front with two additional teeth on the rear (13/47) would be somewhat analogous to a 14/48 setup, which is the stock front with three added teeth to the back. Just seems like the difference between the two setups is like splitting hairs, no?
#15
Well this gearing thing is kind of confusing to me. Can some one tell me how a 13/47 setup differs from a 14/48, in terms of increased torque?
It would seem to me that one tooth less on the front with two additional teeth on the rear (13/47) would be somewhat analogous to a 14/48 setup, which is the stock front with three added teeth to the back. Just seems like the difference between the two setups is like splitting hairs, no?
It would seem to me that one tooth less on the front with two additional teeth on the rear (13/47) would be somewhat analogous to a 14/48 setup, which is the stock front with three added teeth to the back. Just seems like the difference between the two setups is like splitting hairs, no?
One smaller in front is about equal to three larger in back.
#16
i have gone both ways 13/47 and 24/48 i went with 14/48 becuase of the added top speed i can go 55mph with the 14/48 with no problem
13/47 was around 45 but the biggest thing i noticed was the 13 was biting into my engine case some so 14/48 was the better option
13/47 was around 45 but the biggest thing i noticed was the 13 was biting into my engine case some so 14/48 was the better option
#18
Well this gearing thing is kind of confusing to me. Can some one tell me how a 13/47 setup differs from a 14/48, in terms of increased torque?
It would seem to me that one tooth less on the front with two additional teeth on the rear (13/47) would be somewhat analogous to a 14/48 setup, which is the stock front with three added teeth to the back. Just seems like the difference between the two setups is like splitting hairs, no?
It would seem to me that one tooth less on the front with two additional teeth on the rear (13/47) would be somewhat analogous to a 14/48 setup, which is the stock front with three added teeth to the back. Just seems like the difference between the two setups is like splitting hairs, no?
48/14 = 3.43, or 14.3% gear reduction.
47/13 = 3.62, or 20.6% gear reduction.
6.3% difference between the two. That is actually quite a bit.
The 42/13 = 3.23, or 7.7% that is what most people use.
Was the sprocket biting the case or the chain? If the sprocket, then maybe it was the wrong one? I would say there are thousands of KLX’s out there with a 13 tooth sprocket. First I have heard of any problems.
#19
Stock ratio is 42/14 = 3.00 meaning the front sprocket rotates 3 revolutions for every one that the rear does.
48/14 = 3.43, or 14.3% gear reduction.
47/13 = 3.62, or 20.6% gear reduction.
6.3% difference between the two. That is actually quite a bit.
The 42/13 = 3.23, or 7.7% that is what most people use.
Was the sprocket biting the case or the chain? If the sprocket, then maybe it was the wrong one? I would say there are thousands of KLX’s out there with a 13 tooth sprocket. First I have heard of any problems.
48/14 = 3.43, or 14.3% gear reduction.
47/13 = 3.62, or 20.6% gear reduction.
6.3% difference between the two. That is actually quite a bit.
The 42/13 = 3.23, or 7.7% that is what most people use.
Was the sprocket biting the case or the chain? If the sprocket, then maybe it was the wrong one? I would say there are thousands of KLX’s out there with a 13 tooth sprocket. First I have heard of any problems.
#20
Where is it making contact on the engine case?