Need a new front sprocket

[newyorkboy]

I need some help I have a 05 450r with 20'' tires that I race XC.The tracks that we race are real tight and no strights so I was thinking of going down a tooth in the front to a 13.Will this be good for tight areas or should I go to a 12 tooth front.Top speed is not for me so I dont care about losing top speed.If I go to a 12 or 13 do I have to do anything to the chain like take a link out?

[JW450R1]

i went down one tooth in the front.i have a after market carrier,which gives u more adjustment.it all depends how much your chain is already stretched....i tried before with stock carrier,and it was almost maxxed out for the adjustement.it should be ok to just run a race,and try it out....going to a 12 in front i think it's to small and it might wear your case.that's what i'm been told by a few different sources.

[compedge]

Im running a 13 front on my 04. I adjusted the chain and havent had a problem.

[mike nash]

No doubt 13 tooth!

[newyorkboy]

Thanks for the help.I did go with the 13 tooth and I shoud come in today.