Bump the front down by 1 tooth, then see how you like it.I just bought an 04 Honda CRF450R. 1st gear is really too fast for me so should I consider a larger sprocket to slow things down? I love the bike but low end speed is just too fast.
Thanks,
442Man
Where I ride, stock mx gearing is too fast for the technical stuff.Ever consider just getting a smaller bike? It's not like 2-5 gears are any slower.
What is the gearing now? I believe the stock gearing is 13/48, so dropping lower in the front might not be an option, you will need to go larger in the rear to maybe a 51 or 52.I just bought an 04 Honda CRF450R. 1st gear is really too fast for me so should I consider a larger sprocket to slow things down? I love the bike but low end speed is just too fast.
Thanks,
442Man
Interesting, I smell some glowing pipesWhere I ride, stock mx gearing is too fast for the technical stuff.
Ever consider just getting a smaller bike? It's not like 2-5 gears are any slower.
What is the gearing now? I believe the stock gearing is 13/48, so dropping lower in the front might not be an option, you will need to go larger in the rear to maybe a 51 or 52.
I suggest going up in the rear.
IMO
changing the front sprocket affects engine characteristics more (slow/speed the hit)
changing the rear sprocket affects speed more (Min/Max Speed)
-BIG DAN
I suggest going up in the rear.
IMO
changing the front sprocket affects engine characteristics more (slow/speed the hit)
changing the rear sprocket affects speed more (Min/Max Speed)
-BIG DAN
I see, its not too much power, just needs moved around. A little confused there, if gearing doesn't work, sometimes a new pipe will. I feel as if these other guys answered your questions. Welcome and stick around Post up some pictures of your bikeI'm 6'5" and this size fits me well. I am older though...a young 61.. I like the power but want to do some slower trail riding.