14 vs. 15 tooth sprocket

[tbrackman84]

hey guys i need new sprockets and chain, and i'm considering swithcing from the stocj 15 tooth to a 14 tooth. I'm just wondering what other peopl'e experience has been with this. I really like how my quad runs and its power now, but it might be sweet to get a little more low end.

[Thumpin440ex]

You will def tell just one tooth.. Your going to lose a few top end mph, but if you trail ride alot, it does help..



John

[tbrackman84]

yeah I really don't care about top speed much, I mostly trail ride and hill climb..

[finsteratv]

then you'll love it, 14t. what size tires?

[HondaPohl]

Originally posted by tbrackman84
yeah I really don't care about top speed much, I mostly trail ride and hill climb..

Where in PA do you climb?

[jgar]

14 all the way.

[Pipeless416]

i can't stand 14 front for the type of riding we usually do. however i will be running it with the snow tires, so you might want to consider that since i think it was your thread saying you got some..?

[tbrackman84]

yeah I did get snow tires and I think it'll help with that, but i think i would like more bottom end in general..

Hondapohl -I do hillclimbs around Pottsville and minersville in pa, very similar to treverton hills, just ALOT less people to scare me

I usually run 20" tires but ill have 22"'s on this winter

[CJM]

Might just be because I have a 426, but last time I tried a 14T it made 1st, 2nd and somewhat 3rd almost worthless. i was riding around in 4th and 5th alot.

Right now Im running a 37T rear and probably going to go to a 36T rear b/c I have plenty of torque and still not enough speed.

[Thumpin440ex]

Hey man we might be headed to minersville in a few weeks. Prob like 5 of us. Maybe you can meet up? If you are running 22" tires then the smaller front will help a bit over the stock front. My current gearing is 14-36 and it works well, with the 20" rear tires

John

[tbrackman84]

Originally posted by Thumpin440ex
Hey man we might be headed to minersville in a few weeks. Prob like 5 of us. Maybe you can meet up? If you are running 22" tires then the smaller front will help a bit over the stock front. My current gearing is 14-36 and it works well, with the 20" rear tires

John

I will be home from thus thursday until the 3rd week in january on winter break from school, i would be gla to meet up with you if you'll be around then

[rinconrider]

i prefer the 15 to the 14 any day with a 38 rear. the 14 just doesnt let it rev out at all imo.

it always leaves me wishing for another gear when its wound out.

[Thumpin440ex]

Yes this is true, if you are using 3rd 4th and 5th gear.. Alot of trail rides, you are using 1 2 and mid to top 3rd..

John

[tbrackman84]

i believe i'll stick with the 15, i like it how it is so why change it :blah:

[CJM]

Originally posted by Thumpin440ex
Yes this is true, if you are using 3rd 4th and 5th gear.. Alot of trail rides, you are using 1 2 and mid to top 3rd..

John

Your trails must be tighter than mine, I use every gear but first in the trails by me.