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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
Condition
Gear Taller
Gear Lower
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
14
33
2.36
15
36
2.40
14
34
2.43
15
37
2.47
14
35
2.50
15
38
2.53
13
33
2.54
14
36
2.57
15
39
2.60
13
34
2.62
14
37
2.64
15
40
2.67
13
35
2.69
14
38
2.71
15
41
2.73
13
36
2.77
14
39
2.79
15
42
2.80
13
37
2.85
14
40
2.86
13
38
2.92
14
41
2.93
13
39
3.00
14
42
3.00
13
40
3.08
13
41
3.15
13
42
3.23
*It may be helpful to set up the clutch to hit early for smooth power delivery
Summary of Contents for CX50P3
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