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Old 07-11-2000, 04:01 PM
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I have a trx300. If I add on a K&N Power kit, will I have enough power to turn 25x10x12(front)
and 26x12x12(rear) Titan 589's? Also, will I need a lift?
 
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Old 07-11-2000, 08:49 PM
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I'm sorry to say, I don't think you will. I had a 99 Honda 300trx runing 25X10X12 and 26X12X12 Blackwaters on Douglus rims and I can not tell you all the times that I could not spin the tires even if my life depened on it. try to get the pipe, try to get as much power as you can from it. I took mine back to Honda after a month an got a FormanS 450.
 
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Old 07-11-2000, 09:34 PM
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26" tires are huge. If you are determined to go with that size then I strongly suggest re-gearing it (smaller front or larger rear sprocket). I doubt the bike will be able to turn those to your liking.

Check www.sprocketspecialists.com
 
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Old 07-11-2000, 09:45 PM
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What sprocket?
 
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Old 07-11-2000, 11:59 PM
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Exactly. The 300 is a shaft driven quad. He isn't talking about slapping big mud tires on an EX.
 
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Old 07-12-2000, 01:06 AM
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That would be near crazy to put 26 inch rear tires on an EX.
 
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Old 07-12-2000, 07:49 AM
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He's not talking about an EX, he's talking about the 300 4x4 or 4x2, utility quad.
 
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Old 07-12-2000, 12:28 PM
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I'm ain't stupid enough to put 26 inch tires on a 300EX. That is just common sense.
 
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Old 07-12-2000, 12:30 PM
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Do you think my "utility" trx300 4x4 can turn the 589's.
 
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Old 07-13-2000, 01:41 AM
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Anyone ?????????

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