jdzx14
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posted November 23, 2007 01:33 PM
Rear sprocket??
Hey guys, I am gonna finally gear my 14 and i want to do the rear first, then the front later if it needs more. My question is that should i go 2 or 3 up in the rear. I am gonna go -1 in the front later. And also my local bike shop guy asked me if i wanted aliminum or steel. He said steel last longer. I weigh about 280lbs suited. My bike mods are listed below. Thanks in advance.
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Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
  
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stevewfl
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posted November 23, 2007 02:00 PM
The flat-black (hardened) VORTEX I suggest, no matter which count you elect to go with.
vortexracing.com
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jdzx14
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posted November 23, 2007 03:30 PM
Thanks Steve, I think i am gonna go with 43 rear and then later go to a 16 front seeing as that is what most people use on here, so it must work..
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ninja14
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posted November 23, 2007 11:12 PM
16/43 DRIVEN here......
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dubious
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posted November 24, 2007 06:26 AM
if you weigh over 250lbs 44 might be better, if not 43 will be fine
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jdzx14
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posted November 24, 2007 10:38 AM
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if you weigh over 250lbs 44 might be better, if not 43 will be fine
Yeah i thought that too, but the vortex book at my local shop only goes to 43 and most websites i have looked at are the same. I weigh a little over that non suited so I might need too. thanks.
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Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
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stevewfl
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posted November 24, 2007 11:26 AM
if you weigh over 250 this thread may apply more than sprocket teeth counts
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=35354&set_time=
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dubious
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posted November 25, 2007 09:37 PM
I am running a vortex 44 on my bike....
I weigh 200, so, I run 17/44, but might try 16/43 at the track too.... when it stops SNOWING!
here's a link...
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=34555
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BlackMagic14
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posted November 25, 2007 10:39 PM
www.sportbikezone.com carries all sizes of vortex sprockets in stock this is Rickey Gadsons shop...
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jdzx14
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posted November 25, 2007 10:44 PM
quote:
I am running a vortex 44 on my bike....
I weigh 200, so, I run 17/44, but might try 16/43 at the track too.... when it stops SNOWING!
here's a link...
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=34555
Man you have got the cleanest 14 i have seen yet. Just thought i would tell you that.. but anyway yeah i think i will go with a 44 rear and see what happens.Thanks.
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Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
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posted November 25, 2007 10:58 PM
 Edited By: dubious on 25 Nov 2007 22:59
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Man you have got the cleanest 14 i have seen yet. Just thought i would tell you that.. but anyway yeah i think i will go with a 44 rear and see what happens.Thanks.
heh heh... Thanks.
And I live in one of the dirtiest towns... LOL
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zx14mike
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posted November 26, 2007 10:05 AM
If you go with a 44 tooth you will need a new chain as well..................you can run 16/43 without getting a chain.
My buddy lietoome is 285 and he uses 17/45 gearing for the street and 16/45 at the strip.
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posted November 26, 2007 02:00 PM
LOL
yuuup.
Get a new chain, this way you can run the axle back instead of allt hey up front...
any bit of wheelbase will be helpful!
16/43 will be a wheelie machine especially with a heavy dude hookin the tire! 
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