??200x gearing??

[ChrisPerkins250r]

i was running 22 inches on the back of my 200x, as far as i know the gearing is stock, i switch to18 inches, what do i need to do to my gearing to get my top end back??

[dads]

Up the gear raisheo. X's go in two tooth jumps . look in to a 200s 3 an 4 gears they are higher.

[Fuzzy]

If you are running the stock 12/40 gears. And you want to drop tire sizes that much. I would look at a 13 tooth front and maybe like a 42 tooth back.

But that is a big jump in tire size. Are you sure you want to go down that low. I do a lot of riding on ruff trails. But i want to drop down to a 20" tire. But i know that will drop the axle skidplate down 1". But a 18" tire will drop the axle 2". Will there be enough clearence for the conditions you will be riding in?.

[ChrisPerkins250r]

yeah there will be enough clearance, i ran the same kind of tires a while back on my 250x and they did just fine, i dont ride any bad trails, its mostly dunes and back trails around the dunes, and climb a few hills over by my house, thanks for the nfo.....

[ChrisPerkins250r]

also, my trike doesnt sit that much lower with the 18's i think itll be ok as far as clearance

[Fuzzy]

Good deal. I figured you knew what you were doing. I wish i could remember what the formula was for figuring out the gears. I am more intereseted in wheel spinning power then topend. So i am gearing mine down. So i am wondering if you add a 13tooth upfront if that wouldnt be enough. How fast do you want to go with it?. Are you more interested in top end or power?.

[ChrisPerkins250r]

its not that im moe nterested in top end its just that i know whats gonna happen if i dont gear it.. when i put 18's on my 250x it topped out at like 35 and thats just not what i want

[markb]

do a search under "different sprocket sizes"
mark

[Unregistered]

try an 13 front and a 38 back or 14 front and stock back.