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teraflex and sprocket
Posted: March 15th, 2008, 6:52 pm
by dahondaboy
I rode my 500 with a teraflex for the first time today and wow what a bite, however I need to put a bigger rear sprocket as I keep killing it at low speeds, My question is: What sprocket combo do you guys run when using the beefmaster tire? I had one on my old xr600 but it was already low geared so I didnt notice it as much. another thing I noticed that I can live with is it sits higher in the back, I guess I can lower the shock or just ride it till Im used to it. what are y'alls opinoins?
Posted: March 15th, 2008, 8:00 pm
by AlisoBob
Generally speaking, taking 1 tooth from the countershaft sprocket is like adding 4 to the rear.
Its cheaper, and you can keep the same chain.
Posted: March 15th, 2008, 8:20 pm
by lewisclan
14/51
Posted: March 15th, 2008, 8:50 pm
by dahondaboy
did you notice the front end feels wierd running the teraflex? mine feels a lot looser or wobblier maybye it just has so much traction now that the front is barely touching the ground at most times .....
Posted: March 15th, 2008, 8:55 pm
by lewisclan
I have ran the T/F on alot of bikes but my tire of choice is now the Maxxis SI
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 8:52 am
by dahondaboy
So does anyone run one of these for "normal" riding and not just hillclimbing?
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 9:29 am
by lewisclan
Not since they quit making them in the USA
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 2:54 pm
by iggys-amsoil
From what I hear there a SOB to get on and off cause there 6 ply?
I'm going to try the Maxxis SM next.
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 5:34 pm
by dahondaboy
whats wrong with them not being made in the us ? im all about supporting my country but you cant tell me most parts on our bikes arent made overseas? some of our best equipment is japanese....
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 7:01 pm
by lewisclan
if you never road one made in the USA you wont know the differance. they lasted about 3-4 times longer than the new ones. I could fricken wast a new tera flex in a weekends ride now days . I still have 1 or 2 left that are cut made in the USA.
Still a monster tire I just like the Maxxis SI or the M5B better for my riding. keep in mind I have went through my share of tera flex
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 7:05 pm
by lewisclan
O-yeah and they go on & off as easy as any other tire my 12 yr old can bustem on & off with coaching
Posted: March 17th, 2008, 7:54 pm
by dahondaboy
ya know, I think you are right! I had no idea they were different. but I had one on my old xr600 and it lasted a long time, but the one i just put on already is showing wear after only a 2 hr ride. that must be why.
