Best sprocket sizes for Raptor trail riding?
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I can't imagine what kind of tight trail you ride that would require lower gearing than stock. I ride primarily very tight trail, about 50" designated quad or bike trail with many 90 deg and even 120 or more deg turns and rarely need to drop lower than 2nd on the tightest. I do run a Pro Circuit T4 pipe which gives me a little lower bottom end without costing anything on top, however.
Some riders go to a 12 tooth c/s sprocket to get more low end, but I've never been a big fan of that idea. I feel it induces unnecessary stress on both the c/s sprocket and the chain itself due to the increased angle it must travel.
Perhaps a little more practice in throttle control & body position in the tighter sections would allow you to break the rear tires loose, thereby sliding a bit more in 2nd or even 3rd gear around those sections.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
Some riders go to a 12 tooth c/s sprocket to get more low end, but I've never been a big fan of that idea. I feel it induces unnecessary stress on both the c/s sprocket and the chain itself due to the increased angle it must travel.
Perhaps a little more practice in throttle control & body position in the tighter sections would allow you to break the rear tires loose, thereby sliding a bit more in 2nd or even 3rd gear around those sections.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
#3
Your probably right about getting used to it. I've only ridin once so far. The day consisted of following my girlfriend and her father around at a slow rate. He wanted to show me a new area to ride in Eastern Pa. The things you'll do just to find new areas to ride.
It's a completly different ride than my '96 warrior. It seemed like I was forever between gears. I thought perhaps a different sproket would help.Did'nt think to much about wear. What # tooth is stock? 13?
It's a completly different ride than my '96 warrior. It seemed like I was forever between gears. I thought perhaps a different sproket would help.Did'nt think to much about wear. What # tooth is stock? 13?
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Yes, it does take a little practice on the Raptor as I discovered coming off my Warrior with the stump- pulling bottom end. Also, if you still have the OEM tires on it, they could be a reason you will have a little problem breaking the rear end loose in tight section cornering. Radial tires CAN be made to break loose but they are a bit more unpredictable and need some getting used to in agressive riding. I like the Bandit XC's for that reason among other reasons; they hook up really well, but can be made to slide when needed and have very stiff sidewalls to eliminate rollover & understeering in those same tight corners; you point them & they go there! All of these things, I'm sure will enable you to toss your quad around with ease once you get it to know who is in charge, and yet you won't have to diminish the very awesome power that caused you to buy it in the first place, by altering the gearing[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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What's up Lou? Are you running 22"in XCT HOLESHOTS in the rear and 23"in up front? If you are try 12/42 that's what i am running and i ride a lot of trails never have to down shift to 1st gear in tight trails 2nd and 3rd i am in all the time.And if you drag race holeshot in 2nd gear and you will fly put just like WSHRDSKIN say don't race on a long straight away some one might run you down. good luck with it.
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