papaalex 5 Posted January 31, 2007 Hi guys, I know that everybody rides with different sprockets ratios, can you let me know if you like what you have on your bike. My DR came with 15/42, 525 (was to fast for me in dirt), droped front to 14 and liked it for some time, but now, feel like still a bit too fast in dirt (perfect paved). I thinking to go 14/45, 520 steel and do not worry about dirt performance, it'll be only better, but concerned about roads ( crouse speed, top speed, vibration or else). Any ideas? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Gunner 2 Posted January 31, 2007 Alex; Here is a link to a gearing chart from the place I got my Titanium Chain & sprockets (Krausse Racing). So far 3800 miles on pavement and dirt with virtually no visible wear on chain or sprocket teeth! http://www.sidewindersprockets.com/toc.htm Good luck Sand Demon. Gunner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 31, 2007 My DRZ came with 15/44... i went to 14/47, and it worked great in the dirt, but wound out on the streets really fast, and I seemed to be changing gears constantly. I since went back to the 15 front, with the 47 rear, and it makes a nice compromise... 65 has the bike with just a little bit of passing speed in reserve... you did the 3x3, right? that was my best bang for the buck, for both dtreet and dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 916 Posted January 31, 2007 A basic rule of thumb is that one tooth down on the front is equal to approx 3 larger on the rear. It's always easier to go one smaller on the front because you usually don't need to change chain length. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaalex 5 Posted January 31, 2007 Bob, what is 3x3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 916 Posted February 1, 2007 Bob, what is 3x3? It's a mod to the airbox on a DRZ400, where you cut a 3x3 hole into the top of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted February 1, 2007 Bob, what is 3x3? 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted February 1, 2007 Bob, what is 3x3? 9 I thought it was a 4X4 with 2 flats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted February 1, 2007 3x3- Is, indeed, a 3 inch square hole cut in to the top of the airbox... by itself, this would make what is already a "lean" condition worse, and the bike would run like crap... HOWEVER; a 3x3 hole combined with a softer needle spring, and some larger fuel jets, makes the bike a lot more responsive, without the hesitation and surge you have on the stock bike... the exact jet specs i used were for a DRZ, but the philosophy works on most bikes . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
