Motor sprocket change

georgeknight · #1 (**permalink**) 09-30-2008, 07:25 PM

I have a stock sprocket set up on my bike, 10 on front 44 on rear. My bike will top out at 30mph. It will run all day at 25mph. What I would like to know is what sprocket combo would I need to cruise at 30mph. I would like to change the front to a 11 tooth, but I'm not sure how that would work. Any suggestions?

5-7HEAVEN · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 01:56 AM

10-tooth in front, 36-tooth in the rear

Clotho · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 02:58 AM

Don't touch the sprocket on the motor. Change the sprocket on the wheel. There isn't clearance for a larger sprocket on the motor and you would probably have great difficulty finding one anyways. The sprocket on the wheel however is cake. Just look to the left here. Andy makes some really nice ones.

OSCAR383 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 09:48 AM

kings sales and service makes a quality light alumanum sprocket. ive got a 20" rear wheel and a 27t that cruises at 35. and ive herd around here that on a 26" wheel a 36 is the way to go with out giving up to much low end

jak stoll · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSCAR383

kings sales and service makes a quality light alumanum sprocket. ive got a 20" rear wheel and a 27t that cruises at 35. and ive herd around here that on a 26" wheel a 36 is the way to go with out giving up to much low end

thats what I run
a 36 tooth on a 26 inch wheel
its a good all around gear
take care
JAK

Smoothe · #6 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 09:52 PM

What kind of speeds are you getting with that 36t?

filestyle1 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 11:44 AM

cruise 30 all day , top speed has been about 37-38 mph. depends which way the wind is blowing and if on flat ground or down hill.

Home-made J · #8 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 02:00 PM

I run a 34T from Andy's shop. For my town it works killer. I can do 30-35 mph at around 5000rpm on flat ground...cruising! If I want I can go full out 6500 rpm and hit 40mph no problem. Steep hills aren't an option, though, but I can still pedal assist up some medium grades. Also, you need to go a bit faster to start, and pedal into the engines comfort zone, or the clutch won't last too long. I'm a pretty big guy (6'4" 230lbs) and the 34T is a fun one.

georgeknight · #9 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks for everybodys help. I'll get a 36T on its way............
George

Dominate. · #10 (**permalink**) 10-11-2008, 03:30 PM

Hey I have a 22" rear wheel with a stock 44T sprocket I haven't installed yet. Just wondering what size sprocket I should go with to get the best top speed. I really don't mind having to pedal up to that point, just as long as I get to cruise at a high speed. Thanks