gearing

[pimpin330ex]

i have a 300ex that has alot of engine work and i have a problem with it going through the gears way to fast like i can take of normally in 3rd gear so 1st and 2nd are kinda pointless so im buying new chain and sprockets what do you think i should get im thinking 14/38 sound good? or is that to much? thanks

[pimpin330ex]

anyone?

[doughwarrior]

My buddy and I run a pretty bad 300ex too. We are running 18" Holeshot SX's outback. right now we are running 14/36.
But we have a 32 and 34 Sidewinder on order. With the 36 out back we are still not able to use 1st gear. If you look around on line you can find a gear chart and take some of the guess work out of it.

[caucasian]

you want at least a 16 if you dont want the gears to wind out to quick

[pimpin330ex]

a 16 in th front?? thats a little high isnt it ? seeing thats stock is like a 12 i think doughwarrior yah i have 20 inch holeshot xcrs with stock gearing and it has like the same speed as a stock 300ex so i need to do something about this so i think im gonna try a 14 up front and keep the 38 in the back see what that does

[caucasian]

yeah your right im thinking of my 400ex it has a 15 tooth stock.maby a 15 would be good for your 300 tho but just buy a 15 and a 14 see wich one you like better then take one back they are pretty cheap

[Caseys 300ex]

Since front sprockets are cheaper i would try a 14 and then maybe try the 36 or 34 with it. If none work you could always send them back.

[redline400ex]

15/37 16 sprocket won't fit....
gearing I have on my 300ex now...

I have a 17 on my 300. i had to beat it in with a hammer but i got it in

[northwest Texas]

If you'll give me the stock gearing on your 300EX, stock tire size, I have a formula on a spreadsheet that will give you an idea of what each sprocket combination will give you in regards to final drive ratio and also compensates for different tire sizes.

I have one for a 400EX if anyone is interested.

[bwamos]

Stock gearing on a 300ex is 13/38 w/ 22" 2-ply tires.

Riding styles:
Fire roads
14/38 w/ 22" tires
14/36 w/ 20" tires

Tight Woods
13/38 w/ 22" tires
13/36 w/ 20" tires

Dunes:
14/38 w/ 20" 6-paddle gliders.

MX:
13/38 on 20" tires
14/38 on 18" tires

That would be my reccomendations.

[Scott-300ex]

Yeh man, he needs a 16 but that won't fit on it, I think a 14 makes it barely, so I don't even think a 15 would fit.

And stock is 13 bud.