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Offline martinfan30

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15/48 gearing
« on: March 20, 2009, 02:12:16 AM »
Anyone run it? How does it do?
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Offline Polar-Bus

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2009, 01:11:44 PM »
Quote from: martinfan30 on March 20, 2009, 02:12:16 AM
Anyone run it? How does it do?

I've run a 15T out on the ice. You definately notice the added load placed on the engine, you do loose some snap. However if you have the room to really let your KX500 breathe, go for it.

Be carefull with a 15T, as the outer circumference of the chain gets REAL close to the case, don't run a crap chain.
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Offline martinfan30

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2009, 01:21:15 PM »
Quote from: Polar-Bus on March 20, 2009, 01:11:44 PM
Quote from: martinfan30 on March 20, 2009, 02:12:16 AM
Anyone run it? How does it do?

I've run a 15T out on the ice. You definately notice the added load placed on the engine, you do loose some snap. However if you have the room to really let your KX500 breathe, go for it.

Be carefull with a 15T, as the outer circumference of the chain gets REAL close to the case, don't run a crap chain.

Oh really. Hmm. I have a trip out to SoCal next month to Goler. Near Randsburg. I want some taller gearing to keep up with my buddies on XR650R's and 650L's. 14/48 wont cut it.
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Offline joker_fly

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2009, 02:25:41 AM »
I Run a 15/45  and all i can say it rocks =)

Its perfeckt for ice and fast gravel roads

Not hard trails and tight spots
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Offline slow600

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2009, 03:51:52 AM »
15/43 here. once you get used to slipping the clutch to get moving, you will love the taller gearing. keeps the bike in the "meat" of the power for longer.
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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2009, 04:46:09 AM »

There are places around Ransburg you can use that high of a gear?! everytime I have been up there... (Randsburg) High gear doesnt apply...

I run 15T here in local socal desert.  1st gear leaves alot to be desired in rough rockie stuff... (too high)  but otherwise it works great...

Oh really. Hmm. I have a trip out to SoCal next month to Goler. Near Randsburg. I want some taller gearing to keep up with my buddies on XR650R's and 650L's. 14/48 wont cut it.
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Offline dsrtrider

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2009, 05:13:42 AM »
i use 15/47 for desert.  fast enough and still pulls
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Offline martinfan30

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2009, 06:10:32 AM »
Will stock (110?) chain work with this combo?
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Offline Dutch-K5 Fan

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2009, 06:07:16 PM »
One teeth more at the front won't be a probleme for chain lenght.


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Offline BullKaw

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2009, 08:02:56 PM »
Quote from: Dutch-K5 Fan on March 21, 2009, 06:07:16 PM
One teeth more at the front won't be a probleme for chain lenght.


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I run 14-50 and 15-50 with the same chain. Axle moves forward about .5 inches.
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Offline turtle22

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Re: 15/48 gearing
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2009, 08:34:20 AM »
im running a 13/44 combo(came on the bike that way) i did not know they even made 13. i had to count it 3 times to make sure i got it right. i guess that explains why its such a mountain goat and great for the tight trails. it is a lot slower then my '01 on the top end. i still think im going to fly wheel weight it and put taller gears on it
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