Cobra CX50P3, Manual, Page: 70 / 78

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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