So is this really bad for the bike to put the 13 tooth on?

I have a 13 on order due this week..i went from a 20 to a 22 rear tire so right now its geared WAY too tall..i was told the 13 would bring me back to stock gearing..or close to it..maybe i should also go with a 38 rear too?

 

Kind of off subject a moment but what are padla brat sand tires...I am looking for a set and have heard that name before but dont know what they are...please help. Also what size tires (paddles is everyone running also front sprocket) perhaps this needs own thread...

 

Padla Brats are made by Sand Tires Unlimited. They are straight paddles, with options of 6 or 9. Here's a link...

Padla Brats

 

Thanks man I am interested...I couldnt find a price on web page and what size do you run 20-10-10 (9 paddle) ?

 

I wish I could tell you...I haven't bought any paddles yet and am fighting with myself trying to decide what to buy. I think I want straight paddles, because I do lots of climbing, but on the other hand, anything will be better than my knobbies, so would I really notice the difference between straights and V's anyway? With the Predator I doubt turning is going to be much of an issue with straights. Paddla Brats don't come in an 8-paddle design which is the main thing hanging me up....I'm worried that until I pipe it and possibly gear even lower (I currently have 13/37) that I may be not be able to spin them too well off the start. But yes I would get the 20x11x10 9-paddle if I felt a little better about it. My other choice is the Sand Skate II, same company but a V-paddle. It seems to be very popular, and my impression is that if I got it I would still be happy with it. As long as its competitive on hills and gives good launches then I think it would do me fine. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

The Padla Brats are lighter weight in the side wall than a Skate II. For this reason you must run more air in them to keep the bead seated if you do any jumping (landing) at all. They come molded as a an 18 paddle design. They must be cut to fit your bike & power.
Zillarider02 can tell you more, but his are only cut about 2 inches from each end every other paddle. They hook well enough they are slipping on the rim.

I have the Skate II's on my Predator with 13-38 gearing. It definitly works great!

 

Thanks for the input. I have decided to try out the SS IIs. Sounds like they ought to do just fine for me. Got quoted $263.00 including shipping and 0.19 Douglas Ultimate 10x9 wheels from Rocky Mountain ATV. I'm gonna give my dealer a chance to match that price and go ahead and order them today. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

truckracer i will be at atoka. i can hardly wait!

will you be bringing your lt500?

what do you think your predator will run in mph and e.t.?


turbo bobby

 

I am bringing the Predator only. My trailer will be @ Little Sahara with the rest of the crew. I need to know more about the Predator anyway, the old Zilla is a proven deal.

I am hoping for around 5.9 ????

 

i was looking for the 13 tooth front sprocket from my dealer, but he says that it is not available so i was wonderin if a sprocket from another type of bike would work . he said that a rear sprocket is available but it will only go up to a 38 tooth sprocket . anybody got any ideas i would appreciate it . i see that a few people hav gotten sprockets so i was just wonderin . thanks.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]