Just ordered MX tires

[OCCRA288]

Hey guys

I just ordered 2 Kenda Klaw MXR's in 18x10.5x9. I mainly run XC but this summer my series takes a break and I'll be running MX to stay in shape. The #1 reason I ordered these tires is because they fit the stock rim(I've got lots of them lying around). Price was also another factor. I've got the 21x7x10 Klaw XCF's on the front. I think this setup will be pretty good. I'll post pics when they get here.

I'm running 15/39 gears with 20's on right now. What should I run for the 18's?

[lil400exman]

uhh i dont know the exact gearing but go with a little higher front sprocket cause 18's are much easier to turn..........................;) i am thinkin a 16 or maybe even a 17 try both see how they work......................:macho

[QuadTrix6]

Originally posted by lil400exman
uhh i dont know the exact gearing but go with a little higher front sprocket cause 18's are much easier to turn..........................;) i am thinkin a 16 or maybe even a 17 try both see how they work......................:macho

you have to go down on the back sprocket cause you can't go that big, try 15 / 36

[OCCRA288]

Thanks guys. Anyone know of a steel 36 tooth sprocket? I HATE aluminum it just doesn't last long enough. I may run a 16 front I know some guys who are running one with a case saver right now.

[honda400exrider]

Do they even make a 17 tooth front sprocket:huh ? Wouldnt it rub? BTW What tires did you go with?

[quader400]

how many teeth does the stock rear sproket have and how much does a new one cost?

[OCCRA288]

I went with the Kenda KlawMXR I'm running Kenda tires right now for XC so I'm gonna give these a try.

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

Originally posted by quader400
how many teeth does the stock rear sproket have and how much does a new one cost?

The stock is 48 teeth and depends on what brand of sprocket but they range from $23 and up

I have to agree with the Klaw tires they work awesome

We carry a steel rear 36 sprocket.

[OCCRA288]

Originally posted by Silverfox@C&DRacing
The stock is 48 teeth and depends on what brand of sprocket but they range from $23 and up

I have to agree with the Klaw tires they work awesome

We carry a steel rear 36 sprocket.

Typo, Silverfox meant 38 teeth on stock rear sprocket.

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

Originally posted by OCCRA288
Typo, Silverfox meant 38 teeth on stock rear sprocket.

You are correct

sorry to get off the topic but i don't really want to start another thread and waste sapce. I am goig to get 18 inche turf tamers on beadlocks on the rear when my tires wear down what is a good front size to use?

[muff]

go to a 36 tooth rear, it'll be like stock gearing w/ the 20s, i just did the switch and its great

for fronts run 19 or 20" holeshot mxs

[DoPeExRiDeR20]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
sorry to get off the topic but i don't really want to start another thread and waste sapce. I am goig to get 18 inche turf tamers on beadlocks on the rear when my tires wear down what is a good front size to use?

id run 19x6x10 holeshot mx's..... thts wut i have but i have 18" klaws right now

[DoPeExRiDeR20]

post if you would like to see my quad, it has 18" klaws in the rear and 19" holshot mx's in the front..... im also running a 14t sprocket in the front cause the tracks around here are very tight, even though i max out at around 55-60 now, this setup tears pulls my @ss outa my pants....

[OCCRA288]

Show ME Your Boobies! wait a minute please don't. Post a pic of your quad. I haven't seen the 18 in Klaws yet.

I run 21 inch front tires, I ride a little bit of everything too though. MX XC Trails Dunes. You name it I ride it except for Ice, that stuffs cold and I'm not a fan of racing on solid water.

[QuadTrix6]

Originally posted by OCCRA288
Thanks guys. Anyone know of a steel 36 tooth sprocket? I HATE aluminum it just doesn't last long enough. I may run a 16 front I know some guys who are running one with a case saver right now.

if u find a 36 steel let me know im looking for one too

[OCCRA288]

C&D racing has them.

[DoPeExRiDeR20]

heres my quad with the 18" klaw rears and 19" holeshot mx fronts....

[Ralph]

better pic of 18's

[quader400]

so with a 36 tooth sproket and 18 inch rears you get the same acceleration but a higher top speed?

[Ralph]

before u go sprockect cracy, try riding with the stock gearing and 18"ers

[OCCRA288]

Okay, I'm one tooth up from stock on back. running 15/39 for XC maybe it will work well. Other wise I'll get a 16 and slap it on.

[BigAl]

I like stock gearing with 18"s on the rear also.
I like to run a 14T front with 20"s.

I have the Klaws all the way around.
I really like my 18x10.5-9s on the rear, I was worried they would ride pretty stiff with no sidewall, but I really like them.

I have the 20"s on the front, but I still have stock fronts for the winter and the trails.

[Nausty]

yeah stock gearing seems about perfect for 18" tires seeing imo the stock gearing is to high for he 20" tires. That is if you have a almost stock motor.

[Nausty]

Originally posted by quader400
so with a 36 tooth sproket and 18 inch rears you get the same acceleration but a higher top speed?

no, thats not how it works, you either gain torque/acceleration w/ a lower top speed or vice versa.

I see some of you run 18" tires on stock rims? Don't you guys have a problem w/ the tires coming off the bead? It happened all the time to me.

[quadrcr87]

here is a good pic klaw 18" rear 20" front