14T front?

[stang9gt]

Do I have to do anything else (remove old, install new) to install a 14T front sprocket on my 2005?

[stang9gt]

nm, I guess mine came with a 14T stock as an 05 model. So I just ordered a 13T hehe

[atvRiDa400ex]

i have an 2002 and its just loosen chain, take off sproke with 2 bolts and switch them...GL:cool:

[04TRX400EX]

Yup. Pretty simple. Loosen the chain, take off the case saver and shift lever to gain access to the sprocket, undo the two sprocket bolts and pull it off. Reverse the process to install the new one but make sure to tighten the chain! It's going to be really loose with a smaller sprocket on it.

[jokester]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 04TRX400EX
Yup. Pretty simple. Loosen the chain, take off the case saver and shift lever to gain access to the sprocket, undo the two sprocket bolts and pull it off. Reverse the process to install the new one but make sure to tighten the chain! It's going to be really loose with a smaller sprocket on it. [/QUOTE



sounds right to me, except the part about taking off the shift lever....there is no need to take it off in the first place! just a waste of time to take it off and put it back on, considering the shifter isn't even in the way of the sprocket.....

[04TRX400EX]

Originally posted by jokester
sounds right to me, except the part about taking off the shift lever....there is no need to take it off in the first place! just a waste of time to take it off and put it back on, considering the shifter isn't even in the way of the sprocket.....

I didn't say that it was in the way but it just helps make some room to work with the other bolts. Besides, how hard is it to take off the shift lever? It's one bolt and takes all of 15 seconds.

[81 clark racing]

how much top end will i loose from going to a 15t to a 14t? is it noticible

[400eXr1d3rZ]

Originally posted by 81 clark racing
how much top end will i loose from going to a 15t to a 14t? is it noticible

You won't notice any lost topend, but you will notice a major amount of torque, and easier start in 2nd gear (for drags). Not sure why you don't notice the lost topend though, I never noticed it.

[81 clark racing]

o ok thanxs. i wonder how many mph u loose tho. i never ride wide open toped out tho soo. but sumtimes i ride 5th gear almonst topped haha. i just hope it dont affect it 2 much

[400eXr1d3rZ]

Originally posted by 81 clark racing
o ok thanxs. i wonder how many mph u loose tho. i never ride wide open toped out tho soo. but sumtimes i ride 5th gear almonst topped haha. i just hope it dont affect it 2 much

You probably won't notice anything.

[atvRiDa400ex]

hey guys i just did mine and i didnt tighten my chain...is that a major problem...and how do you do it?

[400eXr1d3rZ]

Originally posted by atvRiDa400ex
hey guys i just did mine and i didnt tighten my chain...is that a major problem...and how do you do it?

Look for 4 allan screw in the back of the swingarm, loosen them (don't take them out) once they are all loose get some channel locks and inbetween the rear sprocket and swinger theres a round thing (forgot the name) but it has 3 notches on it, pull it backwards to tighten the chain. Make sure someone is sitting on it while it's getting tightenend because wehn you sit on it it gets tighter. Ill try to find a picture.

[400eXr1d3rZ]

Look around there, you can see Two of the allen bolts, and right next to the sprocket you see this thingy ( still can't think of the name)

Mechanixx's quad

[hondajoe05]

is the 13t a bad idea on the 05 400ex? for easier wheeling for tricks and stuff with the extra torque i was thinkin about gettin one and switch when i went reg. riding?

[400eXr1d3rZ]

Originally posted by hondajoe05
is the 13t a bad idea on the 05 400ex? for easier wheeling for tricks and stuff with the extra torque i was thinkin about gettin one and switch when i went reg. riding?

Depends on how much torque you want, you will have alot of torque with a 13t. If you don't want to drop a tooth in the front, raise 2 in the rear, it's almost the same as 1 down in the front, 3 up in the back = 1 down in the front.

[pual0101]

Originally posted by hondajoe05
is the 13t a bad idea on the 05 400ex? for easier wheeling for tricks and stuff with the extra torque i was thinkin about gettin one and switch when i went reg. riding?
you could change it and wheelie bettter and not even have to consider switching it back