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#12
04-14-2004 | 02:08 PM
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Any sprocket increase puts a strain on the engine, but 14 isnt bad. I never needed a larger front until I had cam, piston, pipe and filter. Even then it was only for a particular flattrack. If you really want to gear up that much (I cant imagine a useful reason why) then you really should reduce the size of the rear sprocket instead. Much less strain on the engine and you are less likely to have to buy a new chain.
#14
04-14-2004 | 03:34 PM
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#15
04-14-2004 | 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by: maddog56
What? You should not be running a 15 tooth front on a stock machine. You will lose all kinds of bottom end and it will take you a very long stretch of road to reach top speed. Most stock and piped raptor owners go with a 12 tooth front or equivlent rear sprocket. A sprocket that big on the front puts a serious strain on the engine as well. Its better to change the rear sprocket some as well if not for the entire change.
Originally posted by: RoostinRappy
Sprockets are like 15.00 you should get a 15 tooth front sprocket... That is a good way to start and will help out alot!!
Sprockets are like 15.00 you should get a 15 tooth front sprocket... That is a good way to start and will help out alot!!
#16
04-14-2004 | 04:23 PM
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first of all, don't be in a hurry. that will co$t you. research your parts carefully. i ended up putting a white bros e-series on, rejetted (gyt-r kit), new filter (gyt-r), removed the air-box lid, and put a 12-tooth front sprocket on. it is a new machine. you won't believe the difference.
#17
04-14-2004 | 05:47 PM
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Originally posted by: RoostinRappy
Sprockets are like 15.00 you should get a 15 tooth front sprocket... That is a good way to start and will help out alot!!
Sprockets are like 15.00 you should get a 15 tooth front sprocket... That is a good way to start and will help out alot!!
