Front Sprocket Change?

[dummer088]

ok my friend has a front sprocket.. problem.. it has a 13 tooth on there right now.. he want a 14 on.. will he need a back sprocket too?? how will it change teh gearing?? thx

[ridnwarrior]

The atv will have more top speed but not be able to climb hills as easy.
More top end and less bottom end.

Originally posted by dummer088@Mar 26 2004, 03:53 PM
ok my friend has a front sprocket.. problem.. it has a 13 tooth on there right now.. he want a 14 on.. will he need a back sprocket too?? how will it change teh gearing?? thx

The info on top/bottom end and speed is right, but some machines are known to be geared a little high or low stock so it may help to let us know what quad he has and what mods if any including tires.

And you only need to change the other sprocket if its worn, or you would want to make another adjustment to the ratio. There can be a need to shorten or lenghten the chain also.

[luvsandpits]

Originally posted by dummer088@Mar 26 2004, 03:53 PM
ok my friend has a front sprocket.. problem.. it has a 13 tooth on there right now.. he want a 14 on.. will he need a back sprocket too?? how will it change teh gearing?? thx

Dummer, in order to help and make an intelligent decision, you need to supply more info on your friend, and his bike ... what kind of bike does he have, how heavy is he, what size tires are on the bike and what is he looking to do with the bike, it doesn't do now ... ALL these factory will determine what gearing he needs ... you can also call Pat at Cycle Addicts, all sprocket manufacturers have gearing charts available to help you decide the best choice for your needs ... as a vendor, I bet CA has one

[dummer088]

well its a 99 warrior... be weighs about 150... back tires are i believe he has like 22-23 inch back tires... and only like 20 front...well right now he doesn't race.. but runs it really hard.. jumps.. wheelies.. hill climbs.. everything.. u name it .. hope thats all you need.. thanks

[dummer088]

well it turns out he went and got a 12 tooth... o well.. sounds like he likes it... went ridin w/out me on sunday lol