m8 gearing

[mo1000]

To the guys that have geared there m8's down. how far down did you go and how do you like the change?? I geared my m1000 down to 55/65 and really like the feel and my buddy wants to know about 09 m8 gear change.

thanks

 

[SaberKitty]

Went with 53/67 and like it. With the caveat of I'm a tree guy, not a hillclimber.

 

[XFIRE800]

A lot of M8 guys also went to 55/65 which is what the 2010's are now geared at.

 

[mo1000]

thanks for reply

 

[Coxy]

Myself and a buddy both went 54/66's. So far, seems just right. The belt seems to like it alot more, nice snap in the tree's, doesnt appear that it hurt my track speed all that much, etc. Giver!

 

[mphfreak]

Good to hear, installing mine on Friday. 54/66. Is there some machining to do on a fork? Ive heard guys have to in order for this gear set to fit.

 

[SaberKitty]

Had to grind the fork shaft for the 53/67s - The 54/66s probably need it as well. Assemble on the bench without the cover on and check the clearance between the new larger diameter transfer gear and the shaft.

 

[mbsieg]

55/65 here would go down at least 2 more steps.. Still tops at over 70 on the trails 09/M8 Would give someone a great deal on some 55/65 gears run 200 Miles.

 

[mo1000]

my buddy and i do alot of boondocking not as much hillclimbing. will let him know about the 55/65 gears

 

[mphfreak]

I installed the 54/66 gears. Wow the sled is a rocket till 75 mph. I love it for on and off riding. I prefer my 57/63 gears for long climbs though. I havnt been able o try deep soft powder yet with the low low gears. I think that is where they would shine. Especially if you cant get a run at the hill.
I flipped engine on its side , pulled cover off and switched the gears out in 10 min.