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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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What are you running now?

I have a 51 rear on my 06 with a 13 right now. I've also had a 49 and a 45.
I don't think I'll be able to get a 14 or 15 to work in combination with the chain length as is. With 13/51 and a new chain, the snail adjuster was at around 9 (max) and there was more slack than I wanted, and cut the chain. Now the snail adjuster is around 2, maybe 3 with the 13 cs, and going to a 14 or 15 may just be too tight. I like changing out front sprockets for different rides.

My suggestion is also consider a 14/48 or 14/49. Then if you don't like it, you can switch to a larger or smaller countersprocket.
 

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Old Nov 6, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rdecae
quick question for trail riding and dirt/gravel fire roads, where I never get above 45 for anything over .5 mile stretch, which would be better 15 /51 or 13 / 45. I am leaning towards the 15/51 as less binding on the chain. But wondered if anyone had one experience with the larger rear sprocket set up. 2006 KLX250s stock, used only for trail and fire road riding.
I moved from the stock 14/42 to 13/42 and love the difference. I rarely get above 45, and I feel like I've found the sweet spot of the bike for the local driving/back roads that I've ridden so far. After I get some trail time I may consider moving to a larger rear sprocket. Aside from chain length and clearance issues, I can't imagine any other issues that might arise. Keeping the chain clean, lubed, and tensioned should avoid any binding issues.

I have a 50T rear sprocket in the garage. I'm toying with the idea of 13/50, just to see how crazy it can be. Who knows, maybe I'll turn rock-crawler. I'm sure it would be useless on any road, no matter how narrow and windy.
 
Old Nov 8, 2014 | 01:40 AM
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It won't be useless, you just might be fairly tapped out at 60, but otherwise you'll have some serious 4-6th gear back road fun in the powerband on your way to the trail.
Straight aways are for relaxing at a casual gallop, but the twisties are where it gets fun and the KLX shines, as well as off-road.
 
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