19/43?

[IndoubtGASIT]

Has anyone gone to a 19/43 gearing on a 700 edge? I'm at a 19/42 right now and it is pretty tight in there. I am wondering if anyone has done it to see if it is possible. Thanks

 

[freak58trio]

43 bottom gear should work in a stock edge chain case.

 

[ullose272]

i have one in mine, its tight, but fits, need to keep the chain tight

 

[IndoubtGASIT]

Ok, i'm gonna run the 42 and see how it slings the 162 track, but if it doesn't do the job, i'll throw in a 43. Thanks guys

 

[ullose272]

well the 159s came stock with a 39 so i think u should be fine

 

[freak58trio]

One of the biggest advantages imo in running the lower gears is the clutches run a lot cooler.

 

[2XM3]

U can run a 18 top as well....never had any problems with any 18 I have run...just watch chain a bit more

 

[IndoubtGASIT]

I agree I really like how they run geared down. The only reason I would go from my 42 to a 43 is my sled is a 700. It's got some mods and has plenty of power but 162 is a lot of track..

 

[Wayniac]

I have 2 '04 edge sleds. They are 700s with 159s. (Piped, ported, head, reeds, etc.) I run a 19/43 (2.26) on one and a 18/40 (2.22) on the other. They pull real hard. I think you would like the 43 with a 162 track.

Wayne

 

[IndoubtGASIT]

I'm going out this weekend just for a first run on the roads just to get out, then i'm going to switch to the 43 before the snow gets deep. Does anyone have a 43 bottom gear that they are looking to get rid of?? Shoot me a PM!

 

[tinman1980]

When I put the 144" 2" track under my 700 switchback (came with a 1/1/4) I put 19/43 in. Lost 30mph on top but pulls like no other. I'm trying to put a 162" challenger 2" under and everone thinks I'm set up for it. Let me know how it pulls on long hills and shoots between the trees.

 

[IndoubtGASIT]

I got it out on the trail and it did run good with the 42, but I've decided to go with a 43. Does anyone have a 43 I could buy from them??? I need one PM me!!