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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Sprocket Overkill????

do people actually stunt voretex's 74 tooth rears? what is the biggest rational size rear someone uses on a daily basis and what is absolute overkill.....or doesn't really matter......your thoughts
Old May 18, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

"what is the biggest rational size rear someone uses on a daily basis and what is absolute overkill"

rational for what purpose? for a bike that is ridden on the lot and the street? or a bike that is trucked out to the spot each time?
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

strickly lot bikes.. slow technical freestyle.....which is what i only do...thats why i was curious about these bi MO' FO' rears.. and if they are beneficial at all....
Old May 18, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

it depends alot on what bike you use and if you use a handbrake or enginebrake. I run a 56t on my 636 and i think its a little overkill!!
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

its all preference. try a couple different things and see what you like best for your riding style. gearing makes a huuuuuuge difference, even a couple teeth. so be safe when switching sizes
Old May 18, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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I'd like to ride something with a 74 tooth rear, just to see what it was like.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

hey i stunt a dirtbikew/ a stock 57t. i believe, and found, that if your in the right gear u can do any stunt. all a sprocket does is lie to your bike, u might b in third pulling a power wheelie, but the gearing makes u feel in 2nd anyway. and u have to shift much more. gearing can definiatly help w/ throttle control, but might make it harder to shift during some wheelies.
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

i have 16 57 on my gixxer aand i really dnt take it on freeways were the speedlimit is 65 mph but the roads that are 50 mph isnt bad ....
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

i had a 59t on my 05 636 and it was a little over kill but it clutched up easy and i rode it everyday
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65 and I love it
Old May 18, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

its all a matter of preference,sprockets are like women, you just gotta pick the size you like the best.
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62t on a f4ez and i could stand a few more teeth
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

I had a 66 a while back. It was real fun for learning new circles, but it would hit the ground in fast wide ones. Because of that, 63-64 is the biggest id go on a lot-only bike.
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

Originally Posted by big ben
hey i stunt a dirtbikew/ a stock 57t. i believe, and found, that if your in the right gear u can do any stunt. all a sprocket does is lie to your bike, u might b in third pulling a power wheelie, but the gearing makes u feel in 2nd anyway. and u have to shift much more. gearing can definiatly help w/ throttle control, but might make it harder to shift during some wheelies.
a dirt bike is a totally different story.


Dirt bikes are geared for low end, and have tons of low end torque, so stock gearing is all you need..
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

Originally Posted by old duffer
nice
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

Originally Posted by TexRida
nice
that looks retarded and dangerous lol. that would just feel great to get a toe caught in that thing
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

Originally Posted by jordanv3122
that looks retarded and dangerous lol. that would just feel great to get a toe caught in that thing
doesn't look too much more dangerous then any other sprocket


at least this one, your arm can't get in the spoke on the rim
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

that loooks like duffer just drew that sprocket on the program paint
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Re: Sprocket Overkill????

Originally Posted by old duffer
Looks like he's standing on the sprocket lol. New trick - use no throttle input and use your feet like the flinstones to make the bike move in circles. :YEAH



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