More torque?

[cglester]

If I wanted to gear it down some, which is better, smaller front, or bigger rear? I know the front is the cheapest, but which will give me more torque for my buck? Oh and if it matters it is for a KFX450R

[suck my pipe]

No gearing pro here, but I always hear the difference is more noticeable when changing the front sprocket.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Dropping the front 1 tooth = gaining 3 teeth on the rear or adding 1 to the front = loosing 3 teeth on rear.

Heres a pictorial:

-1 front = more acceleration, less top speed.
+1 front = less acceleration, more top speed.

Out of curiosity, what gearing and tire size are you running currently. The KFX's come with a 13 front stock, right?

[k4f5x0r]

14 front tooth.

and why would you need more torque on this thing? its already geared low as a mofo. unless your running paddles in the dunes or something.

[cglester]

just want as much torque as possible, i ordered a 13 tooth renthal yesterday, and was woondering if changing the front was the way to go. I figure why not get the extra torque, I dont wanna go 70mph on this thing anyway.:cool:

[450rJam]

most do front (cheaper) if you go too large on rear you may need a longer chain (depending on how much the old one is streched)

both are pretty simple to change

ohsobad is right, 1 tooth front is about equal to 3 teeth rear

you may not be able to use first gear unless you want to putt-putt
in the trails

[cglester]

I do alot of trail riding, some pretty rocky locations sometimes. If I was to try some racing at a local track, it would be D Class, if that is the one for beginners, will I end up switching back to the 14, or is the 13 gonna be okay?

[450rJam]

I would drop one tooth on the front

save your old sprocket

very simple to change back and forth

if you make any performance mods you will want to go back

[cglester]

will do:D

i'm so opposite of everybody I build my quad so that i use stock gearing that is usually considered high and fill in the lack of pick up. Lugs too much in 3rd dont want to re-gear to loose my speed in 3rd then lug 4th so i throw in some mods so it will pull strong in low end of 3rd. dropping a tooth on things i feel like im inbewteen the gear i should be in or that i'm flying through te gears way to fast. cheapest way is mentioned with dropping a tooth on the front.