416 with 16 Tooth [Archive] - ATV Riders Forum

BIGRED400

12-08-2003, 04:31 AM

Any 416's out there with a 16 tooth front sprocket.I spanked a piped banshee and a stockZ400 even more with a 15 T , but wonder if a 16 would work even better ,Anyone runnning a 16 tooth????thanks

Glamis400ex

12-08-2003, 06:08 AM

Sorry I don't have experience with a 16T but I do have a 416 with a 15/36 combo and am very pleased with it. Lots of grunt down low still with a nice mid hit and awesome top speed. I ride the dunes and I'm 6 foot 225 pounds and this set up works very well for me.

Glamis

Steve-o 400EX

12-08-2003, 07:29 AM

A 16 tooth will give you a little more top speed but takes away from you accelleration and torque. If your racing for a long distance i would say go with it but if you do hillclimbs and woods riding i wouldnt. if anything i would go a tooth or two smaller in the back.

YZROOSTINYA

12-08-2003, 07:43 AM

it also depends what tires your running.

do you have 18's 20's or 22's in the rear. this makes a big diff.

I run 22's with stock gearing and I like how each gear is a little longer. A 16 for me would be way too tall

y2k400ex

12-08-2003, 10:10 AM

I have a 16 tooth on my 416. I'm still running the stock 20'' tires it works dam good. I have allot more top end and olny lost a little low end. Just pick one up the only around $15 its worth it :D

BIGRED400

12-08-2003, 05:16 PM

Sorry guys I'm running factory OHUTSO 20" radial's..........forgot to put that in there.......thanks

cals400ex

12-08-2003, 09:52 PM

i love my 16tooth on my 406. i have one inch wider shredder tires in the front. i don't advise it. they really slow you down in the upper gears. i guess they are too heavy. its not that big of a deal unless you worry about speed up there. i do, so its a factor for me.

YZROOSTINYA

12-09-2003, 02:06 PM

also tire weight makes a biff diff also.

stock tires are like 5 lbs each. my tires are 18.5 each. HUGE diff.

plus the weight of the axle and chain should be takin in to consideration

Ex'r Marlin

12-09-2003, 04:32 PM

I would recommend you trying it out, and letting us know what you find out. Like y2k400ex said, a 16 tooth sprocket is only about $15. A very inexpensive test if you ask me!:D

Good luck!:macho