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4/23/2017 1:03pm
4/23/2017 1:03pm
Hello.
I have a Ktm 125. I realize this sounds stupid, but I'm kinda scared of high-rpms. I tend to chop the throttle on jumps faces because the power is too instant and I'm scared of the slighest turn of the throttle. I'm far more comfortable just strolling in high gears, but that's far slower.
I currently run 13/51, could a gearing change help a little?
I have a Ktm 125. I realize this sounds stupid, but I'm kinda scared of high-rpms. I tend to chop the throttle on jumps faces because the power is too instant and I'm scared of the slighest turn of the throttle. I'm far more comfortable just strolling in high gears, but that's far slower.
I currently run 13/51, could a gearing change help a little?
I don't have a problem with the hit itself, it's just that on long straights with jumps I feel that it's too reactive. Like the power is too on/off... If that's understandable... Maybe what I want is longer gears so I can hold third for longer without revving so much.
Sorry if I'm spouting nonsense, I'm kind of a noob.
You really just need to get comfortable with the bike, they're supposed to rev and be aggressive.
The Shop
if you drop 1 or 2 teeth off the back sprocket . the change of gearing will change the power of what gear you are in ie ,if you drop 2 teeth and you use to take a turn in 2nd gear ,You might find that you cant take that same turn in second anymore .so now you may take it in 1st which might even be more aggressive . It s more about what gear you want to be able to corner in
on a 125 you really need to rev the crap out of them to make power so if you want to be mellow ,short shift
I was in a similar situation with a 250 two stroke and the fww mellowed out the power.
a 49 tooth rear sprocket will do a little bit, but a flywheel weight, or a heavy flywheel of an exc will do it as well,
125's rock! More fun than 250's IMO. I'd say just rev fuck outta the 125, that's what they're made for.
The "slightest turn of the throttle" won't do much on a 125. Might sound faster lol, but that's about all. Hold it on!!
Typically a 125 has a 12 on the front, 144's run a 13. It should be a pussy cat with 13/51.
Pit Row
Ps I'd buy a xr200 and put a fly wheel on it!! Tames it down a bit to help the huge hit!! Haha
Thanks a lot
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