Gearing - How it can make you better!

A quick look at gearing and how it can make you an even better rider.

[@yz125enduro7]

Reduced the counter shaft sprocket from a 13 to a 12 tooth on my yz 125. A little less top end, but the gain in torque was deffenitly worth it for the tighter sections and coming out of corners. Nice vid.

[@EverySingleSunday]

Glad to hear it made a good difference on your bike.

[@jakeryan4792]

Awseome video! Thanks for the amazing content (as always).

[@EverySingleSunday]

Thanks Jake. Glad you're enjoying it all

[@nandorsmith4784]

This was exactly the info I was looking for ..thanks!

[@EverySingleSunday]

Have fun and enjoy

[@ichibangrom9735]

Thanks Bro for the Info Packed Video!!! Great useful information

[@EverySingleSunday]

Glad you got something from it. Thanks fir watching

[@clutcheavy]

Ha I just ordered that combo last week but haven't tried it out yet. sounds like I will like it, Thanks

[@EverySingleSunday]

It's a pretty good change. I've been really happy with it in every aspect

[@gabob12]

Awesome info!!! 👍

[@awenduro]

Fantastic video 😁

[@uncletom1971]

Thanks for explaining stuff to me. I'm still rather new to enduro, as I changed from the original setting 11/52 to a 14/48, my bike went much faster, but it wasn't as responsive in the woods.

[@EverySingleSunday]

If you went from 11/52 to 14/48 your bike will be much faster on the top end but will definitely not have the low end power you had before. You’ll probably need to ride a gear lower I’m guessing

[@uncletom1971]

@@EverySingleSunday Yes, that's right.

[@Minionmoto529]

yeah my KTM has the 13/50 or 14/50 one of those two that came stock on the bike. i also went up from a 110 to a 120/90/19 for better grip. i'm fixin to do maybe a 13/48-13/49 idk i've lost all knowledge on sprockets when it comes to dirt bikes.

[@EverySingleSunday]

The 300 2T bikes come 13/50 13-48/49 would make it have less bottom end. If you want to stay with a 13 go to 51-52

[@Minionmoto529]

@@EverySingleSunday ok I know I have a 50 on the rear so it might be a 14 front. I'll probably stay with what I have

[@dustyrock1]

I always run 13:52 on all my bikes unless I am going to be doing double track. Then pop on a 14t. Done. Glad we finally got some rain 👍

[@EverySingleSunday]

So Happy for rain... But it's my craziest time at work the next couple weeks. No time to ride until around the 15th FML

[@dustyrock1]

@@EverySingleSunday Gotta work for it. Most of us have to. Makes us appreciate how hard things are to come by. Hope you are not salary.

[@EverySingleSunday]

@@dustyrock1 I own a RC track down in San Diego. We're doing a track change this week and then have our largest event of the year next weekend. It's a ton of work but should be good

[@dustyrock1]

@@EverySingleSunday is that the track Joey, Dana and Rabbit man went to?

[@EverySingleSunday]

@@dustyrock1 yes it is

[@tomchryplewicz1360]

Any thoughts on flywheel weight? I have a 2013 KTM 250sx 13/51 and I'm 6'4" 260. I ride more woods than MX and was thinking of trying a weight. Nice video, BRAAAAP!

[@EverySingleSunday]

I run a 7oz on the clutch side from Blaise racing Love it

[@jmeezy4050]

its 12/50 for me all day. With a six speed transmission you have all the speed you need when its needed. NO PROBLEM! 1st only ever gets used through the most gnarly terrain and you can crawl without a ton of clutch work and climb hills at 2mph if you want. 2nd and 3rd become a dream on tight single track.

[@EverySingleSunday]

I tried 12/50 and felt like I was always in between gears. Much be better in higher elevations but for sea level where I ride mostly it was a bit weird at 12/50

[@Brewermma]

Little circle wheelies like the one at the beginning thats all brake control and balance correct?

[@EverySingleSunday]

Throttle, brake, and balance. Just takes time. I'm still working at them.

[@rudipieters3193]

Mooi man like the explanation

[@gregorymallory]

Numero uno! Translation: First to watch and like. Have a good day Travis.

[@EverySingleSunday]

You too, Greg.

[@grutzmac]

Do you keep the same chain? Can you keep the wheel in the same position with the gear down?

[@EverySingleSunday]

Chain should be good depending on the bike. And you’ll definitely need to adjust the chain tension

[@danssubscriptions]

Are you trying to get the torque of the Sherco 300 SE-R? :-) Gearing makes a huge difference and can make riding technical terrain just that little bit easier.

[@EverySingleSunday]

I definitely want that torque. Doubt it'll ever be that good. I'm at 12/48 now and that Sherco was at 14/50 I believe

[@SkankHardEnduro]

how many links you remove from 140 not to lengthen the wheel base with that gearing ? Also you still using the 12/48? I've been using stock gearing but one of boys gave me a 12 and I have a 48 sitting here, like to try them. thank

[@EverySingleSunday]

I still use and love it. I removed 1 link from my stock chain

[@SkankHardEnduro]

@@EverySingleSunday thanks for the fast reply, going to try it!!👍

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

2011 KTM 300 XCW I've found the stock 13 -52 is higher than I like for slow crawling and I'm slipping the clutch to much , I'm going to try 13-54 , I do wish I had overdrive!

[@EverySingleSunday]

Might want to go down to a 12 up front. I know a 54 won’t fit on the newer bikes without trimming the swing arm. Plus a 12 will give you better clearance out back in the rocks

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

@@EverySingleSunday Thanks !

[@DanielGarcia-lq2tu]

Hi, nice video! What bike is it? 250 TPI or 300? I've been riding 12:50 on 250TPI for some time, but I think the bike is a bit short. I want to test this gearing 12:48 to see if it goes better. Thanks!

[@EverySingleSunday]

This is a 18 xcw 300. I just picked up a 20 and am running the same gearing. 12/50 seemed too low for me, 1st was too low and 2nd was too high. I felt between gears all the time

[@DanielGarcia-lq2tu]

@@EverySingleSunday I will test 12/48 on my 250 TPI to see how it goes. Thanks!

[@EverySingleSunday]

@@DanielGarcia-lq2tu hell ya. Let us know how you like it

[@Mac-bn]

nice content sir, i m new to wheelies, my KLX150 sprocket front 14T and rear 52T. What is your recommendation for slow wheelies sprockets with wheel size front 21 and rear 18. Thank you.

[@EverySingleSunday]

Not too familiar with the bike I’d go down 1 in the front and start with that if you need more torque

[@Mac-bn]

@@EverySingleSunday Thank you.

[@wee535]

12/50 on my 450 made all the difference in trail riding/enduro

[@EverySingleSunday]

That’s a huge change from stock.

[@wee535]

@@EverySingleSunday major change for an MX bike 😂 Adding a flywheel weight next to combat stalling

[@stevenshaw6834]

How do you find the shocks on the XC-W? Im worried about them being a little to soft for me @ 245 Lbs.... Would you rather the XC or XC-W?

[@EverySingleSunday]

I like the XCW. I prefer the PDS rear end . But... I also don't ride fast stuff. I prefer it due to the better ground clearance it provides

[@stevenshaw6834]

@@EverySingleSunday Did you have to increase springs or upgrade from factory springs? I'm so torn between the XC and XC-W for this year... But I'm sure anything is going to be better than the 2011 yz450f I'm running now LOL PS keep up the videos, I'm almost through them all

[@EverySingleSunday]

I have TBT internals in my fork. Makes them a bit more progressive. I am 255 before gear. TBT has redone my suspension. The valving is close to stock in compression and slower on rebound. The rates are slightly stiffer than stock. But not as stuff as they would normally be for someone of my size. But... I like my bike soft like a trails bike for what I'm riding most the time

[@stevenshaw6834]

@@EverySingleSunday You got 10 lbs on me;) thanks for the info! I'm gonna have to seriously consider the 2020 XC-W now over the XC ..... You should come up to Canada and ride the "Cord" (Corduroy Enduro)! some pretty technical shit, you seem to be in to ;) Cheers!

[@EverySingleSunday]

@@stevenshaw6834 if you like tech. The XCW fork is 100x Better. If you want to haul ass , 3-4th gear... Get the XC

[@Bailey-Brandt]

So if I go 13/52 would that be great for trails? Without bogging so much in 1st and 2nd. Think it has 13/ about 60

[@EverySingleSunday]

Depends on the bike. My bike was 13/50 stock. I went lower to make the bike go slower

[@Bailey-Brandt]

@@EverySingleSunday Ah okay, Mine is an 07 KX250F. Just really stuck on figuring out what size to go with for more length in lower gears. Guess I gotta play around

[@EverySingleSunday]

You want to go faster in lower gears?

[@Bailey-Brandt]

@@EverySingleSunday I'm not sure lol. I'm not good at explaining. But the lower gears are very short and 4 and 5 are longer. I need the smaller gears to be longer (I think). So it doesnt bog when I'm in 1st or 2nd on a trail going slow. I need more torque than speed. Right now it zips like crazy! Hope this makes sense

[@Smiling_mike]

👍🏼14-52 works for me, desert and high countryCOLORADO

[@EverySingleSunday]

For anything except the super tight gnar, it would be great

[@Andrefsr98]

Eu uso 14-48 numa exc 200 mas vou experimentar 13-48

[@EverySingleSunday]

Brapp

[@Bok2022st]

Is your bike a KTM

[@EverySingleSunday]

This was a 2018 KTM 300 XCW

[@riccardogatti898]

I use 12/50 🤩

[@EverySingleSunday]

Do you live at elevation or do you just really like the low gearing. When I ride with Klim those guys ran 12/52 but they ride at 9,000+ feet all the time

[@Billy28376]

I run 13/53 on my wr400f. I just like low gearing. I never used 4th or 5th on trails due to hill climbs and rocks. So I figured why not.

[@brianferland6864]

11t wears out the chain .

[@EverySingleSunday]

Who’s running a 11T?

[@phildobobagins1815]

RIP rear fender

[@EverySingleSunday]

Oh ya... I broke my last one a month ago and ripped out my undertail / light. I have a new one but haven't put it on yet for some Reason. This stuff happens too often. I need to cover that rear brake better