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Old 06-21-2010, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DBEAU
Couldn't you argue that a smaller front sprocket might accelerate wear on the chain versus a larger rear sprocket.
Yes, which is why they make super huge stunt rear sprockets but theres no -2/-3 or more front sprockets. Chain length isen't an issue as your putting a new chain on with the sprockets anyways unless you fail at life.
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 08:59 AM
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My chain broke the other day and ate up my sprockets and undertail. So I gotta get a new undertail and sprockets and chain. Question is this: I already ordered a -1 sprocket for front and am considering ordering a +2 for the rear. What size chain do I need for the f4i?
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 10:15 AM
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108 with the stock arm
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by oxyg3ne
what is gonna be the top speed of the bike if i make -1 + 2 ? right now its 159 mph .. its gonna drop a lot?
Go to the Gearing Commander website, load your bike's data from the dropdown menu and check it.
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 10:36 AM
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I contacted the company of the old chain I had and they are willing to send me a Xring chain for free but the only ones they have in stock are 110 link. YOu guys think this will be too big for a -1+2 gearing change? Or should I remove a link or two when it arrives... They are overnighting it to me!
 

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Old 06-22-2010, 02:37 PM
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do it yourshelf when ull get it
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 03:07 PM
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I plan on removing a link or so when it arrives but question is, is a 110 link chain too big or can I get away with using it?
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 05:34 PM
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personally i would always cut the chain just to make sure i know its the right length, but just try it on and see
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 10:00 PM
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with the setup -1/+2 im gonna lose wayyy too much top speed (around 25kmh) is there another setup that will allow me to still lift it in second gear? and not lose that much speed?
 
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Old 06-23-2010, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by oxyg3ne
with the setup -1/+2 im gonna lose wayyy too much top speed (around 25kmh) is there another setup that will allow me to still lift it in second gear? and not lose that much speed?
Well... you could just do +2 rear OR -1 front OR +3 rear...
 



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