unsure of the logics of changing the sprocket

[Iron Cross]

ok here is the deal i wanna shortend up my gears and i know if i change the sproket i can do that now i have a stock sprocket on there now and i have another one that is a 41 tooth now do i have to change the motor gear as well to make it all work or can i just change the axle sprocket? i am also looking for a really good combintaion for more low end out here where i ride i very rarley use 6th gear so i wanted to try and get more tourqe out of the bike for hills and what not dont need the high end as much but its nice from time to time someone please help.

[BellicoseBanshee]

The stock gearing for a '98 is 14/41, correct?

 

I know a lot of people like to run 13 front for trails and woods riding, you might want to try that. A one tooth change in the rear makes a little difference, but a one tooth change in the front makes a big difference.

[Iron Cross]

so change the front sproket to a 13 now to i have to change the rear sprocket too or will i be ok just changing the front one

[fastbanshee8]

Just change the front sprocket, and try it out.

[ECshee]

im about to do the same. only change the front to a 13tooth. so you'll be running 13/41 gearing. you might be surprised what just changing the fron would do

[ItOnlyTakes2Strokes]

front sprocket and back sprocket work opposite to eachother... smaller front bigger back for low end, and bigger front smaller back for for top end.... also, tires have a spot in the mix smaller tires low end, and vise versa

[firebanshee]

Dropping one tooth in the front is like adding three in the back.

[prssantana]

Im actualy going to do the same. I wouldnt go up to much for the rear. Simply because of the ground clearance.