WantABanshee Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 My chain adjustment is almost all the way in. I will be replacing both my sprockets and chain. What is a good gearing for a trail banshee that still is close to stock gearing. Its got Toomey T-3 pipes, airfilter, reed valves, When your chain adjustment is in like mine isn't it best to replace the chain/sprockets as an assembly? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washburn Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ha, yeah its always best to go with new stuff. New sprockets with a new chain everything molds together perfectly if you keep it lubed up. If your on a budget you can always cut a half link out of your chain and replace the most worn sprocket. Unless the teeth are really ground down on both or missing some. Seeing as you have T-3s Ide imagine it probably is worn though. Best woods gearing is 13/41. Droping 1 down on the front will give you more lowend, quicker starts shorter shifting though. If you run alot of open spaces and do long hillclimbs I recomend stock gearing, if your in all sorts of tight shit just 13/41 and a non O ring chain. O Ring chains suck for mud and dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedSheeRida Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 well i would say that my 15/41 gearing is awesome for trails. i get longer pull out of my gears such as 1st and i like it that way. and no i never change the sprockets unless they are hook like. if your chain isnt kinking and stuff if you know what i mean your safe to remove a link or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantABanshee Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks for the input guys! Its a 06 Banshee with quite a few hours ***QUESTION*** If I don't see alot of the stud for both of the chain tighteners does that mean its all the way adjusted or does that mean that I have alot of tightening left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washburn Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 No if they are all the way in chances are your chain is streched a little. Lossen all of the bolts and let the adjusters all of the way out then Try putting a rachet against the axle houseing (youll see what I mean) and pry and see if there is any play there. If it doesnt move or there is little to no play then invest in a new chain and set of spockets. Also make sure all of your bushings are good and bolts are tight and not striped out back there. Start wrenching. Ive never seen an 06 banshee with T3s. How do you like them? Have you ever rode A Banshee with T5s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shee Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 i was thinking t3's are for j arm frames. i could be wrong tho. you sure they arent t4's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantABanshee Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sorry for the late response. I bought the bike off of a guy that said they were T-3's. The motors been out of the bike so I haven't heard it run or seen them with the pipes installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadarRacing Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't know if you guys have ever used a smaller rear sprocket for ground clearance and thus use a smaller like 12 tooth front to get the gear down. A lot of XC rider do that to keep the sprocket off the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas banshee Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) i ride desert no woods but i get into some tight canyons and the best gearing is 13/41.. only bad thing about it is its an odd gearing on chain lenght.. either to long or a lil too tight.. atleast on my banshee it is.. Edited November 19, 2009 by vegas banshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 i like 13/41 for the woods as well, always have power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 i like 13/41 for the woods as well, always have power 15/40 or GTFO haha Works good for me. But really depends whats done power wise to the bike I run 14/41 on sand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennieben1 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 13/43 on my trail bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Couple of tips: You can grind/slot your adjustment slots on swingarm for more chain adjustment. Or you can run a bigger rear sprocket like 43/44/45 etc. BUT you might not be able to run a skid plate if you do the latter. 13/41 or 14/44 work good for Woods bike IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN SHEE Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I run 14?41 in the woods in northern MN and love it I am thinking about running a 13 on front this year and try that. just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofoka Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Shite.. I think i'm 12/43 on 22"rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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