I want to adjust my sprocket ratio for more torque but can't remember if it is down one up two or vise versa. Thanks for the help.

 

-1/+2 is most popular.

 

It works the same way as bicycle gearing. Is it easier to pedal your bike when you're in the big chainring or the small one?

The Gearing Commander website will help you decide on how much you want to change the stock gearing. Load your bike's stock gearing from the drop-down menu and experiment with different setups.

 

Lower in the front = More acceleration, lower top end
More in the front= less acceleration, higher top end

Lower in the Rear= less acceleration, higher top end
More in the Rear= More acceleration, lower top end

 

Just a note.

Ideally you'd like to change teeth in both sprockets (opposite directions of course up on one, down on the other) to get the ratio your after, this allows you to use a stock length chain without having to add or cut links.

 

I just replaced my sprockets. I went -1 (15 tooth) in front and +3 (46 tooth) in the rear. I tried the front first to see how it would feel. I felt a difference but not like I was wanting. I went ahead and did the rear also and it is exactly how I wanted it. Much easier to clutche wheelie and power wheelie. I was able to keep the stock chain but from what Ive read it is a good practice to replace the chain when replacing the sprockets. I havent got around to doing that yet.