Gearing question

[Kleyny]

Hi guys.

I'm new to the pitty scene, after riding on a friends property on the weekend I noticed my YX 140is geared quite low.
First gear is very short and I only use it on take off, at the top end I'm forever chasing another gear.
The track we have got going is sandy and tight 1st-2nd-3rd gear stuff, but first is still way too low so i tend to stay in 2nd and give the clutch a hiding.
I'm 90kg/ 200lb, the bike has a 12" rear 14-41 sprockets. going up the gears it will pick up the front wheel in second.

I'm tossing up between 15 or 16 tooth front.

Thoughts

Thanks

Neil

 

[AntNZ]

front sprocket is easiest to change and 1 tooth on the front =3 on the rear, so give the 15 a go and if thats not enough whack the 16 tooth on!
You will have to re-adjust your axle/chain tensioners as the chain will need more length to go round the bigger sprocket!. good luck.

 

[Kleyny]

Thanks for that. I think I'll go the 15 and see how it goes.