rider2005 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 If I wanted more low end would I put a big or small tooth sprocket? How much of a difference will it make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indubitably Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 For lowend go down in the front or up in the rear, I would go down in the front if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 The more opposite the sizes of sprockets, the lower the gearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rescuejeff Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Go to FTmbiz.com and they have the info you need if not call and they can set you up with the spockets and chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 For lowend go down in the front or up in the rear, I would go down in the front if I were you. just an fyi, the rear is much much easier to change out. i remove the big hub nut and remove the hole hub/tire. change the sprocket, and throw the hub back on. much easier. personally changing a tooth or so isn't going to help your lowend much, just make you shift a whole lot more. that's my personal opinion, but others like the lower teeth up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 if you wanna go for a big change do the front. the rear is for fine tuning. like they said, down in front or up in rear for lower gearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider2005 Posted February 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 How much of a gain will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 How much of a gain will it be? depends on how much you go. possible sprocket combinations are endless. you need to specify what you are wanting to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider2005 Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I do mostly trail riding and will be able to get a 1998 banshee for $2500. I ride with a bunch of 4 strokes. And I want the low end of the four stroke( no bogging or fouling) but I like the power band of the two stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I do mostly trail riding and will be able to get a 1998 banshee for $2500. I ride with a bunch of 4 strokes. And I want the low end of the four stroke( no bogging or fouling) but I like the power band of the two stroke that's kind of a play on words. you probably mean you like the power of a 2 stroke with the low end of a 4 stroke. If that's the case a sprocket isn't really going to help you, just make you shift a little quicker. The sprocket idea is kind of a band aid for not having the low end power. If you want the low end power of a 4 stroke, run a dynoport 2 into 1 pipe, or some FMF Gnarlies, along with a single carb kit, and you'll be grunting like a 4 stroke and smoking their asses. What kind of pipes are you running currently, stock or aftmkt? What other mods do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider2005 Posted February 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 It has FMF fatties and is bored 1 over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayFressh Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 A decent lower end with out taking too much from your topend would be to jump about two teeth up front. Leave the back the way it is. See if this works for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayFressh Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Ok your trail riding.... Have you done the obvious mods yet? Start from the beginning, improve your airflow! Your best bet for trail riding is to go with the pro flow system, or something similiar like K+N. Ok you have more air now you need more fuel and a more efficient way to get it there, so straight out the air box to the reeds. A pair of after market reeds and reed cages, will take care of that. Take a look at porting your stock cages if your low on dough. Once you've done either of these mods you will need to change your jetting, this is agreeably the most aggravating tuning part of the banshee. Follow the flow here from the reeds we go to the cylinder ports. You can modify these by changing the way your fuel flows into the cylinder, round any sharp edges, this will alow a smoother transition for the fuel to flow into the cylinder. Shaving the head is an option too but whatever, the point is make the power before you think about putting it to the ground. With the listed mods above and the mods you currently have, I see know reason you shouldn't be tearing these guys up thru the trails, unless your buddies have heavily modded 4-strokes. Good luck list your mods, I'm sure we can think of a couple more ways for you to spank those 4-strokes and empty your wallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotulMonsta Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I wouldn't run anything smaller then a 13 tooth front as a 12 is prone to breaking teeth. What size tires do you have? If 22's it's run a 13/44 if 20 or 18 I'd run 13/42 which is stock. Slip the clutch in corners to keep the rpm's up and run that motor up high where the power is at. The clutch can take the abuse. A lot of people I know are afraid to use it right. If you use it right you should be adjusting it everyday..unless you go a hydro clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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