Sprocket Talk

bigdano711 · Yesterday, 11:39 PM

It has recently come to my attention that a 14/33 (.424) combo might work better than the often recommended 17/45 (.378). The figures in decimal are direct representations of the ratio...it helps my brain to see it that way. To me, it just looks taller, like going with 17/40 (.425)

What I'm trying to understand is what the YouTuber is trying to explain, but either I'm missing it or what he's saying simply does not compute. I was hoping to get you guys' expert opinion on the matter. He does explain that a similar Honda from the factory comes with the 14/33 combo, which I find intriguing.

TominMO · Today, 08:42 AM

When he is saying a 233 gear ration for the 14/33 sprockets, he means 1:2.33. (Actually it is 2.35 though.) Rather than dividing 14 x 33 as you are doing, he is dividing 33 x 14. Same difference, just a different way of doing it.

You are correct, it is taller, but that seems to work for him and how he rides on the highway.

Sport Rider · Today, 11:09 AM

I'm curious to understand if there is value to one or the other approach. seems like from an overall gear ratio perspective they would both achieve similar speed/RPM numbers. But I wonder if the larger sprocket in the back on a 17/40 would provide better torque to the rear wheel under load. I have absolutely no clue. hmmmmm....

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bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 579	Sprocket Talk It has recently come to my attention that a 14/33 (.424) combo might work better than the often recommended 17/45 (.378). The figures in decimal are direct representations of the ratio...it helps my brain to see it that way. To me, it just looks taller, like going with 17/40 (.425) What I'm trying to understand is what the YouTuber is trying to explain, but either I'm missing it or what he's saying simply does not compute. I was hoping to get you guys' expert opinion on the matter. He does explain that a similar Honda from the factory comes with the 14/33 combo, which I find intriguing. __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,960	When he is saying a 233 gear ration for the 14/33 sprockets, he means 1:2.33. (Actually it is 2.35 though.) Rather than dividing 14 x 33 as you are doing, he is dividing 33 x 14. Same difference, just a different way of doing it. You are correct, it is taller, but that seems to work for him and how he rides on the highway. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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Today, 11:09 AM	#3
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,111	I'm curious to understand if there is value to one or the other approach. seems like from an overall gear ratio perspective they would both achieve similar speed/RPM numbers. But I wonder if the larger sprocket in the back on a 17/40 would provide better torque to the rear wheel under load. I have absolutely no clue. hmmmmm.... __________________ Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC.
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