need more bottom end

[Ruby Soho]

ive been going to tracks lately and im going to race a few races in the 08 season.

but my problem is, i need more bottom end power, because when i come out of a turn and go to hit a jump, im either to high RPM in the lower gear, but when i shift up it just doesnt have the power. so i cant make some of the jumps.

can i drop a tooth in the front or back?

im also going to get a pipe, i know i need that alot for alot of power but im short on money and need an alternative for now.

i have stock gearing too with 20inch tires

[m36indiana]

drop a tooth in the front it will give you more low end

[2004exrider]

Dang youd think that a 440 would have plenty bottom end. But yeah you can always put on a 14 tooth sprocket, or change the front and back to a 14/39. I had that combo for a while and it was actually to much bottomend.

Jimmy

[project400ex19]

Originally posted by m36indiana
drop a tooth in the front it will give you more low end

that's what i did. I used to do the track in 2nd bouncing off my rev limitor, now i run all the tracks in 3rd, in second i just would lose traction coming out of corners now i pull hard out of corners. Well worth the whole 15 bucks for a new front sprocket. You should change your rear sprocket and your chain at the same time if you can afford it. which is probably around $100-$120

[Ruby Soho]

well my sprockets are only about a year old almost, and same with my chain

[project400ex19]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
well my sprockets are only about a year old almost, and same with my chain

you should be alright with just changing the front sprocket for now. but if you have the spare cash get the whole works. Drop the front to a 14t. your stock gearing is 15/38. I would keep the gearing the same on the back.

Hope this will help.