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Gearing
For a bike with a centrifugal clutch, it’s better to be geared too low than too
high.
What happens with improper
gearing?
•
Poor performance
•
Not enough top end
speed
•
No snap
•
Over heat clutch
•
Premature failure of
engine seals, bearings, & electronics
•
High clutch wear
Front Sprocket
14
14
14
13
14
13
14
13
14
13
14
13
14
13
14
13
14
13
13
13
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For a bike with a centrifugal clutch, it’s better to be geared too low than too
happens with improper
Poor performance
Not enough top end
Over heat clutch
Premature failure of
engine seals, bearings, & electronics
High clutch wear
*It may be helpful to set up the clutch to hit early for smooth power deliv
Condition
Gear Taller
Mud
Sand
Hills
Hard Pack
Throttle Blipper (novice)*
Front Sprocket
Rear Sprocket
Gear Ratio
15
33
2.20
15
34
2.27
15
35
2.33
33
2.36
15
36
2.40
34
2.43
15
37
2.47
35
2.50
15
38
2.53
33
2.54
36
2.57
15
39
2.60
34
2.62
37
2.64
15
40
2.67
35
2.69
38
2.71
15
41
2.73
36
2.77
39
2.79
15
42
2.80
37
2.85
40
2.86
38
2.92
41
2.93
39
3.00
42
3.00
40
3.08
41
3.15
42
3.23
For a bike with a centrifugal clutch, it’s better to be geared too low than too
*It may be helpful to set up the clutch to hit early for smooth power delivery
Gear Taller
Gear Lower
*