quick gearing questions

[dobber21]

i know this has prolly been talked about alot just need some quick opinions.

1st question- wat is the stock front on an 07 450r? is it a 14 tooth? i think thats wat it is but not sure.

2nd question- im running 18" sheng shin ice tires all studded up, riding a river, and it seems like i hit top end really quick i would like to get some more top end on outta the bike. I was thinking about going up 2 teeth in the front, but not sure how high u can go im pretty sure that i wouldnt be dissapointed on the low end if i installed that sprocket if its possible to get that sprocket. does anyone know if u can get a 2 teeth over stock front sprocket?

3rd question- i know this isnt a gearing question but hopefully someone can answer it. i was looking at turning up the idle on the quad but i dont see an idle screw, i came from a 400ex and im not familiar with the FCR carb. any help would b great thanks for any and all opinions.

[racer 557]

Answer for #3 on my 04 there is a turn knob on the right side it's black and under the carb not sure on the 06 + tho

[dobber21]

ill look tomorrow but im pretty sure that in 06 that they switched carbs to the FCR so im not sure if its the same but thanks for ur help non the less

[racer 557]

Np and it's prob still on the right side or mayby the left side like the 250 I beleive is like that could you mayby find a diagrm of the carb somewhere online like maybye I think the site is oemhonda.com or something close to that

[Lquad71]

dunno about the '07 but when i run a 15 on the front of my '05 i had to cut my case saver and its really close to the swingarm. If the '07 has a 16 i would run it if it is as tight of a fit as mine is just as a 15....i say 15 max..then just go down on the rear if your not satified.

[jpfmotors]

I have a 06 450r 07 is the same
#1 stock is 13 front
#2 I ice race and use a 14 and a 38 you could go up one more in the front, I know a 15 will fit
#3 The idle screw is located on the right side toward the middle of the gas tank.
Hope this helps

[dobber21]

yes that helps, i thought stock was 14 lol well do u think i would be happy with a 15 or do u think i would lose to much on the bottom? or should i go with a 14

[Lquad71]

i use a 15/37 for motorcross..i gear it so tall because i like to use all of the gears.i do end up stalling a lot more in the tight stuff with a 15...so for that i usually gearing it down one in the front.

[dobber21]

ok thanx for all ur help i made my decision i am ordering a 15 tooth this afternoon

[ds268]

As cheap as the front sprockets are, I would order a couple different sizes for the front. 15 is a huge difference and you're gonna be surprised at how long first gear is. I run 15/38 on my dune/grudge quad and first gear is pretty long and in some situations I switch to a 14t front. You may also wanna snag a 37 and 39 or 40 rear to experiment with your setup. Good luck!