stroking Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) I was reading that to big of a front sprocket can cause a power loss do to weight on the tranny. is there dyno proof of this anywhere? reason i ask is because i have a 19t and 20t front sprocket,but i also have a 33 rear.....i want to take the easy route and just change the front but now im not sure if i should!....dont want to lose any power....its a pavement only bike if that makes any difference. Edited September 1, 2010 by stroking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbcmudtruck Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 A 19 tooth front is huge. A 16 front and 41 rear would make a very nice pavement gear ratio, assuming you have the basic bolt on mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroking Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 thats NOT going to do it for me...i run 18"tires 1-5 override 18/36 gearing now and it tops out before the 1/8mile thats why i need a bigger front or smaller back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I run a 19 tooth in the front and don't notice any power loss. Then again, I have a lot of power. I think you would benefit from going to a 20" tire and getting some of your gear back. Otherwise, go with the really small rear or the 19 up front. What motor are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgie Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 thats NOT going to do it for me...i run 18"tires 1-5 override 18/36 gearing now and it tops out before the 1/8mile thats why i need a bigger front or smaller back Whats your mph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroking Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Whats your mph? 93mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4strokekilla1987 Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 I was reading that to big of a front sprocket can cause a power loss do to weight on the tranny. is there dyno proof of this anywhere? reason i ask is because i have a 19t and 20t front sprocket,but i also have a 33 rear.....i want to take the easy route and just change the front but now im not sure if i should!....dont want to lose any power....its a pavement only bike if that makes any difference. i run a 17/39 on my drag bike and i got power from start to finsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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