'shee Posted June 9, 2006 Report Posted June 9, 2006 (edited) I am sure someone will say this is a repeat thread. I want to see all your opinions still, here is my situation. Bike and mods: 1996 Banshee Mikuni 28mm Flatslide carbs FMF Fattys and Powercore 2's. Dyntek Programmable ignition 12 tooth front sprocket stock sprocket rear 42 i think... Pro design cool head K&N air filter K I want to know if i am geared way to low for my setup. When I drag on asphalt I am constantly shifting, its repeated like clutch shift clutch shift until 6th when i shut it down. Here is the real question: I don't want to hinder its performance in the sand. If i go up am i going to lose speed in my drag races? what is your input? Thanks Edited June 9, 2006 by 'shee Quote
racer Posted June 9, 2006 Report Posted June 9, 2006 I am sure someone will say this is a repeat thread. I want to see all your opinions still, here is my situation. more like a repeat comment. lol j/k Quote
RILS Posted June 9, 2006 Report Posted June 9, 2006 (edited) I am sure someone will say this is a repeat thread. I want to see all your opinions still, here is my situation. Bike and mods: 1996 Banshee Mikuni 28mm Flatslide carbs FMF Fattys and Powercore 2's. Dyntek Programmable ignition 12 tooth front sprocket stock sprocket rear 42 i think... Pro design cool head K&N air filter K I want to know if i am geared way to low for my setup. When I drag on asphalt I am constantly shifting, its repeated like clutch shift clutch shift until 6th when i shut it down. Here is the real question: I don't want to hinder its performance in the sand. If i go up am i going to lose speed in my drag races? what is your input? Thanks Im running 15/41.12/42 is low as hell I bet you do shift alot,I would say that ratio is really hindering your performance on all terrain. Edited June 9, 2006 by RILS Quote
brodysblanshee Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 Depending on your riding I would step up to a 13T or 14T front sprocket... Quote
RILS Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 I am sure someone will say this is a repeat thread. I want to see all your opinions still, here is my situation. Bike and mods: 1996 Banshee Mikuni 28mm Flatslide carbs FMF Fattys and Powercore 2's. Dyntek Programmable ignition 12 tooth front sprocket stock sprocket rear 42 i think... Pro design cool head K&N air filter K I want to know if i am geared way to low for my setup. When I drag on asphalt I am constantly shifting, its repeated like clutch shift clutch shift until 6th when i shut it down. Here is the real question: I don't want to hinder its performance in the sand. If i go up am i going to lose speed in my drag races? what is your input? Thanks What size tires are u running/ Quote
'shee Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Posted June 10, 2006 What size tires are u running/ Itp Holeshot 20x11x9 and 20x10x8 sand sharks Quote
9603banshee Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 the ultimate gearing for your setup for sand would be 13/41.......asphalt would be 14/41......get rid of that 12, it's gotta be killing you!! Quote
RILS Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 Itp Holeshot 20x11x9 and 20x10x8 sand sharks [/quote I would say 15/42 would be near pefect.I found with 14/41 I was constanly shifting even bone stock.You should have no problem pulling the 15 im running 15/41 which is alittle higher and all i have is pipes and high compression and some pods and pull my ratio fine. Quote
dajogejr Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 12 tooth **Might** be ok for 2nd gear launches in the sand... For pavement I agree...it's killing you. Stock gearing, believe it or not...is pretty darned close to perfect for a piped/jetted stock motor shee. When you start pulling more ponies with porting, strokers, etc., is where the gearing really can play a factor... I'd try a 15 tooth for ashphalt drags... Quote
Dead Op Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 I have the same mods you have xcept for the coolhead, mine is milled. I ran 16, 40 last season but it was a little bit of a struggle to start out in 2nd gear, yet then again in 6 th gear I was next to a dodge ram at 93 mph. Now I run 15 42, because I do alot more trail riding, this is a real good gear setup IMO :beer: Quote
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