bigger sprocket for better 2nd gear?

[n811]

wonder if putting a 16 tooth sprocket will be better for the 2nd gear winding up and the bottom of third being so sluggish? I ride tight trails and 2nd isnt enough but the bottom of third is wierd what do you think?

[whiteflash]

first off, what quad? if you have an 400ex, you might want to get a 14t tooth for more low end, a 16t will give you more speed (topend). i got a 14t and would definitly reccomend it...it pulls alot harder down low, which is great for tight trails and wheelies :)

[400EXracer74]

yea i agree i rode a 14 tooth for a while and loved it. just recently i had to go up to a 15 tooth because i got 18s in the back.

[n811]

yes its a 400ex. and the 15 tooth thats in it wont let the 2nd gear go fast enough and the 3rd might be better at the bottom. if I went smaller on the front it will hit the rev limiter even sooner and that would really slow me down! I was wondering if the 16 tooth would help with 3rd gear being a dog at the bottom but the middle and top of 3rd is GREAT! and toomuch for most of these trails. 2nd just aint enough.

[400EXracer74]

it would make 3rd gear a little worse at bottom but make second a lot better at top

[n811]

well i guess i'll just buy one of each and see what happens. i have mixed reviews, some say same as you that 2nd would go faster but a 14 would rev up 3rd a bit and might be able to ride more in 3rd without tons of shifting. thanks for your input. i'll post my results.