I'm replacing the front sprocket on my '01 bike and was wondering if I should go back with stock or go for one with less (or more?) teeth. What about a forged one? Any information about this would be greatly appreciated! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Depending on what kind of riding you do, you may like the 14x40 combination. I used it for a while, but after goiong with the Trinity 686 kit it was hard to keep the speed down on trail riding and puttering around the yard. You will gain about 7 mph on top end.

 

Jesus--do you guys race on the salt flats or something...for motox and tight trails lower front sprocket one tooth...3-6 teeth higher in back...finding the limiter in 5th gear

 

Depends what your trying to achieve raptorjay.

I wanted top end so I went to the 14 tooth front sprocket.

I also likedit for drag racing...............believe it or not. 1st. gear becomes useable instead of using a 2nd gear start. It's all in what you want to do. The 14 is also good in the sand (my oppinion). On a trail ride there is no way I would want a 14 tooth front sprocket, but the new stock gearing for the 2002 models (13-40) is a nice setup.

 

I like my 12/42 set up for dune riding and trails.