I've narrowed it down to two different tires, and I can't choose which one I want. I'm not racing on motocross tracks or anything. I ride wooded trails, sand pits, occasionally some mild mud.

Oh, and one more thing, I'm thinking of going 22" in the back and 23" in the front. I don't expect much of a power loss, but if I do go with those sizes, do you folks think it would be a good idea to drop to a 14 tooth front?

Thanks for the help.

 

The 14t front sproket is a must with 22" rear tires!!!

It brings the quad back to stock gearing.

 

Some one just told me that they had to send their Bandits back to Rocky Mountain ATV because the 22 inch Bandits are really only 20.5 inches tall. They bought the Maxxis Razr's because of this.

Good luck,
Lorrin Lee

 

I have XCT's on my 400EX. I like the extra ground clearance. The bike is still plenty agile, even with the big tires. I switched to a 14t sprocket, but lately I'm thinking of going back to a 15t to keep the power more tractable. The front end is really light with the 14t. If I punch it in a corner, the front wheelies and I lose steering control. I think the more your eigine is moded, the less you will want the 14t.

 

I have XCT's and a 13 tooth sprocket. It's real hilly here though, and I put a 14 tooth on with the stock tires. I have found this combination hard to beat.

 

I run 22" XCTs in the rear with a 14tooth frt. sprocket when I ride in the woods. It is a pretty decent setup. I personally think it is faster than stock because mine would not rev out in 5th gear, and that was with a Sparks X-4, Uni filter, and rev box.

How do you like riding up in Maine. I lived there until I was 17. I rode alot of the pits in the Lyman area.

Adam Smith

99 400EX

 

It's true. The 22" rear Bandits are NOT that tall. I measured mine against my husband's 20" Holeshots (both had 5 psi in them) and mine were only 1/2" taller.
Personally, I don't like my Bandits. I have only had them on the trails once but I didn't like them at all. The handle too different compared to the stock tires, it was a rough ride. They wanted to hook up when I was climbing hills too. I was told by other Bandit owners that they will ride and handle better once they wear down a bit. I am trying them one more time (this weekend) and if I still don't like them I plan to sell them and get Holeshots.

 

Adam,
I like Maine riding, although I find that there is much more riding in the "County" than there is down here in Southern Maine.