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quadgod440ex
05-23-2003, 05:12 AM
what is the right gearing for 18inch back turf tamers ?? i will be racing motocross there isnt many straights so im not sure let me no i might start racing some Xc races with the 18's also please give me some ideas thanks

05-23-2003, 05:35 AM
Originally posted by quadgod440ex
what is the right gearing for 18inch back turf tamers ?? i will be racing motocross there isnt many straights so im not sure let me no i might start racing some Xc races with the 18's also please give me some ideas thanks


Knowing if you ride a tricycle or a 1967 harly sporster would be nice..:eek: what kinda quad you talkin about here?:confused:

and unless you have a death wish...i'd keep the 18 tires off the trails and don't even think about racin XC with them..

sounds like you need a good 20 inch rear tire for all applications.. Look into Kenda's new klaw tire...price is great and I'm seein more and more pro's using them..:cool:

quadgod440ex
05-23-2003, 05:37 AM
i have an 02 400ex

what should the gearing be for the motocross with 18?? i have a set if 20 inch tires for the XC i was just curious what if it would be diff gearing or not thanks

kargaaro
05-23-2003, 05:50 AM
Definately 20" for XC
I think stock gearing works best.
The 18" MX should increase your low end. Try a 14 tooth on the front if you want more for MX.

05-23-2003, 05:55 AM
Running 18 rears i've found stock gearing and a 36 tooth on the rear to be the best.. I tried a 14 up front and you will loose 1st gear completely with this setup..I didn't care for it at all...

15/36 for MX

05-23-2003, 06:33 AM
Originally posted by Rico
15/36 for MX Depending on motor work, 36 rear might lose him to much acceleration, if you have minor motor work go with 15/36, if u have pipe, jets, filter and such, try 15/37.

and stock for XC

400exrider400ex
05-24-2003, 08:36 AM
so a 14 tooth front sprocket is not good with 18 inch tires on a stock bike??

QuadTrix6
05-24-2003, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by 400exrider400ex
so a 14 tooth front sprocket is not good with 18 inch tires on a stock bike??

no its to low of gearing. I dont ever use first with stock gearing and 18's so im gunna try a 36 rear

lars
05-24-2003, 03:47 PM
just got my 15/36 gearing on today and wow its perfect i have 18 inch rears:)