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[Krotos1970]

Anybody use sprockets 14/40 or 15/40, I got an o-ring 428 130 links with 17/45 already installed, I am gonna go back 15 front and put a 40 on the rear which I already have on hand, I was wondering should I buy another shorter chain to experiment this or just cut the one I have and go with 15/40 or 14/40 or 13/40?
Reason is I want a little more torque and a little more stop speed!

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Krotos1970

Anybody use sprockets 14/40 or 15/40, I got an o-ring 428 130 links with 17/45 already installed, I am gonna go back 15 front and put a 40 on the rear which I already have on hand, I was wondering should I buy another shorter chain to experiment this or just cut the one I have and go with 15/40 or 14/40 or 13/40?
Reason is I want a little more torque and a little more stop speed!

The 15/40 combo is the same ratio as the 17/45. I wouldn't go any smaller than the 15 on the front. Put your 45 back on and try the 15/45 if you want more low end torque. You can't have both speed and torque, You will have to sacrifice one for the other. Personally the 17/45 and 14/40 setup is the sweet spot for these bikes.