Sprocket size

chrisirwin171h
Edited Date/Time 5/6/2017 9:25am
Is a larger or smaller sprocket size better for hillclimbs?
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RyanD797 5/4/2017 11:54am
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We talking about the front sprocket or the back sprocket? Mainly just make sure the bolts are torqued.
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peelout 5/4/2017 2:16pm
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try this bro, those sprocket bolts can be pesky




chrisirwin171h 5/4/2017 2:21pm
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I asked if I should get a bigger or smaller rear and front sprocket for hillclimbs not if I should torque them
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JRT812 5/4/2017 2:23pm
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Medium size will put you right in between the large and small size sprocket which is ideal for most situations
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MR. X 5/4/2017 2:55pm
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chrisirwin171h wrote:
I asked if I should get a bigger or smaller rear and front sprocket for hillclimbs not if I should torque them
It doesn't matter what size you go with if they aren't torqued properly.
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F.B 5/4/2017 2:56pm
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One tooth up. And check your sprocket bolts before every ride unless you have a Tusk wheels / Vertex sprocket combo.
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early 5/4/2017 3:04pm
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chrisirwin171h wrote:
I asked if I should get a bigger or smaller rear and front sprocket for hillclimbs not if I should torque them


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2T42 5/4/2017 3:06pm
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The increase or decrease on the front and rear sprockets are unproportionately interdependent so you should do some math on that before making a hasty decision.

If your final interdependent ratio is less than 4.10 to 1 then use RED loctite and only use blue loctite if you have the tool shown here and your ratio is less than or equal to 3.678



Always use this tool to torque them just to be safe.






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peelout 5/4/2017 3:32pm
5/4/2017 3:32pm Edited Date/Time 5/4/2017 3:35pm
chrisirwin171h wrote:
I asked if I should get a bigger or smaller rear and front sprocket for hillclimbs not if I should torque them
clearly you don't give a shit about track/hill safety.

change your tone and check your torque bro



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The size of the sprockets doesn't really matter.
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are you running nitro?
Harry Backmon 5/4/2017 5:43pm
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Clearly there is some confusion here. Forget the sprockets - though their correct torque is crucial - instead, concentrate on shock sag. Too much and your front is light. Too little and the rear will not dig in and grip. You must find the correct sag ratio.

If I may inquire, what brand and size motorcycle will you be assaulting the hills with? With better information, a more complete plan can be developed here via the Vital Brain Trust (VBT).
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JRT812 wrote:
Medium size will put you right in between the large and small size sprocket which is ideal for most situations
Only if its done the day after yesterday. For sure maybe.

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rmoto003 5/4/2017 6:36pm
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Sprocket size?

+1 in the rear

And don't forget about the fork oil
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MxKing809 5/4/2017 6:50pm
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Hill climbs?

How long is your swingarm bro?

Makes all the difference.....
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b_kowalsk 5/4/2017 8:29pm
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Always go up bro. Bigger sprocket helps with weight distribution and better grip due to the increased weight.
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2T42 5/4/2017 8:55pm
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Starcrossed wrote:
are you running nitro?
I see you adjusted your torque wrench setting on that one! I was wondering there for a minute...
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JRT812 5/5/2017 5:28am
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JRT812 wrote:
Medium size will put you right in between the large and small size sprocket which is ideal for most situations
kzizok wrote:
Only if its done the day after yesterday. For sure maybe.
Hahaha
Andy_Greenney 5/5/2017 5:35am
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Sprocket size makes no difference it's about links in the chain, more links gains top end, less links for bottom end response.
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Starcrossed 5/5/2017 5:39am
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Starcrossed wrote:
are you running nitro?
2T42 wrote:
I see you adjusted your torque wrench setting on that one! I was wondering there for a minute...
Yes, I did. When I took a second look in this thread it seemed that my response didn't fit with the theme. This topic was probably posted as a means of furthering the sprocket bolt torquing joke, rather than by somebody who is actually in need of advice about their bike's drive ratio. Your response should suffice if the OP is actually seeking helpful advice.
Harry Backmon 5/5/2017 5:49am
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Starcrossed wrote:
Yes, I did. When I took a second look in this thread it seemed that my response didn't fit with the theme. This topic was probably...
Yes, I did. When I took a second look in this thread it seemed that my response didn't fit with the theme. This topic was probably posted as a means of furthering the sprocket bolt torquing joke, rather than by somebody who is actually in need of advice about their bike's drive ratio. Your response should suffice if the OP is actually seeking helpful advice.
Exactly. A motocross forum is probably not the best place to ask about hill climbing sprocket ratios.
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IWreckALot 5/5/2017 6:09am
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rmoto003 wrote:
Sprocket size?

+1 in the rear

And don't forget about the fork oil
+2 in the front and +1 in the rear?
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skypig 5/5/2017 6:40am
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Without more information we can't be certain that the valuable advice is compleatly accurate.

For example, perhaps the OP is riding a TM. They have so many sprocket bolts that they can be run finger tight.
(Still technically a "torque setting")

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