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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Ok, I'm trying to take off the old rear sprocket and prepare for the next one that is coming in from the mail. I took the wheel off, took the four bolts that hold the sprocket in, and took that pin out where the wheel hub is(not sure if that was necessary) Right now I dont know what comes off next. Could someone give me a clue to what I should do next?

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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would help to know what you drive.

Unbolt old one, rebolt new one....
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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hehe, i found out, I just had to turn the sprocket a little so it would slip out from the hub. I drive a 400ex
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I'M doing the same thing on my TRX 450R (u mean there are other quads ???[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] )

I got my new aluminum 40 tooth sprocket off ebay and seems like a piece of cake to do :

remove wheel,take out bolts , shake old sprocket and presto !! right ?

U know -i ordered a 12 tooth front sprocket for my 2005 ......... anyone else ever put a 12 tooth on ?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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I bet that 12T is ganna give you some sick low end. I know that when I go down a few gears on my clutchbell for my R/C t-maxx, that this shows some serious wheelies.


I found a sweet deal on a sidewinder rear 38T for $25! I have heard/ read alot of good things about Krause's racing parts.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: WOLFCREEKRIDER

I'M doing the same thing on my TRX 450R (u mean there are other quads ???[img][/img] )
I got my new aluminum 40 tooth sprocket off ebay and seems like a piece of cake to do :
remove wheel,take out bolts , shake old sprocket and presto !! right ?
U know -i ordered a 12 tooth front sprocket for my 2005 ......... anyone else ever put a 12 tooth on ?</end quote></div>

I had an aluminum 37 tooth on my 480R and when it wore out I had a bitch of a time getting it off. Seems as it wore out it also was compressed to a smaller diameter! I thought I was going to have to remove the axle to get it off. I was finally able to pry it of with a bit of sweat and muscle.
I'll stay with steel sprockets from here on out. The aluminum ones wear out to fast in the sand.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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i'm tring to gear it down so my wife can ride it......... she's terrified of it as is .

I can see it now ...........the 12 tooth installed and she's pulling wheeelies just ideling [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

by sick -you mean not practicle ?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Red400EXRod

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: WOLFCREEKRIDER



I'M doing the same thing on my TRX 450R (u mean there are other quads ???[IMG][/IMG] )

I got my new aluminum 40 tooth sprocket off ebay and seems like a piece of cake to do :

remove wheel,take out bolts , shake old sprocket and presto !! right ?

U know -i ordered a 12 tooth front sprocket for my 2005 ......... anyone else ever put a 12 tooth on ?</end quote></div>



I had an aluminum 37 tooth on my 480R and when it wore out I had a bitch of a time getting it off. Seems as it wore out it also was compressed to a smaller diameter! I thought I was going to have to remove the axle to get it off. I was finally able to pry it of with a bit of sweat and muscle.

I'll stay with steel sprockets from here on out. The aluminum ones wear out to fast in the sand.</end quote></div>



I agree aluminum will not hold up - but at 1/3 the weight of steel and my wife rarely getting out of second gear -i figure it should last a couple of summers !?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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In the dunes mine lasted about 4 trips! 12-16 days of riding. I'll stick with steel from here on out, I'm not too worried about the rotating mass on my R.
 
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