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Old 16-04-2010, 10:01 PM   #1
gary tompkins
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I would opt for +2 or +3 on the back, as the smaller 14T front can put extra stress on chain due to smaller radius. Going -1 tooth on front is equivalent to +3 on the back, so you might find it a bit buzzy on M-ways. Dropping a tooth on the front's the easy and cheaper option, as saves fitting longer chain needed for bigger rear sprocket.

I dropped final drive ratio on trike by other methods. The 205/40/17 tyres I fitted have 50mm smaller overal diameter than stock 170/60/17 rear wheel. Even using stock 15/39 gearing it had same effect as +2 teeth on rear sprocket, which worked out spot on for me. The trike now accelerates better than a solo 900ie, despite an extra 80kg dead weight. It also easily cruises at 75-85mph fully loaded, and still returns 50+ mpg. It pulls an extra 700 rpm in top gear, and will hit 125mph at redline which is pretty rapid for a trike.
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