I have 20/41 gearing in my 06 700. From what I'm reading, the 19/42 seems to be the set up of choice when changing from stock.
Majority of my riding is mountain riding and boondocking.
2 questions:
1. What kind of performance difference would I experience?
2. Will the stock chain work with 19/42
Thx
Gains,
1. your clutches will run cooler
2. Your belt will last longer
3. you will feel more torque on the bottom end
4. You may use more of your clutches as they will be more likely to achieve maximum shift-out
Negatives,
1. the sled may feel more 'jumpy' at first
2. you will lose a few MPH on the top end for high-speed trail running
You dont really want to run these tracks over 70MPH for any extended length of time anyway so that is basically a non-issue.
All in all you would be better off to gear to 19:42 if your riding the mountains... Also you could go to 19:41 and see how you like that as it will save you from having to buy a new bottom gear and still get you pretty close.
And yes, the stock chain on the 06 will work with 19:42
For speeds:
Recommended 2006 gearing combos with stock 76P chain
20:41 @ 7500 RPM - 81.2 MPH - Stock RMK gearing
19:41 @ 7500 RPM - 77.1 MPH
19:42 @ 7500 RPM - 75.3 MPH
18:42 @ 7500 RPM - 71.3 MPH
Recommended 2005 gearing combos with stock 90P chain
19:39 @ 7500 RPM - 81.1 MPH - Stock RMK gearing
19:41 @ 7500 RPM - 77.1 MPH
18:39 @ 7500 RPM - 76.8 MPH
18:40 @ 7500 RPM - 74.9 MPH
Ideal RPM stock motor - 7400 RPM
Ideal RPM with SLP Pipe - 7800 RPM
Just a lil extra info for those wanting it:beer;
