I did the opposite. I went 15/39 just because I have to ride hwy to get to trails. Iam @ 5600 rpm @60mph . I think it does great on the logging roads I ride and also some single track woods. Just keep it in 1st and it does it all. JMO glad you are liking the bike they are fun.
That would be cool to try a bike geared like yours to compare. Yeah if I was riding highway a lot id probably just get another bike, ive had it over 80 and the bike starts getting really unstable. 65 aint too bad. Thats going to be my excuse to buy a MT09 hahaha! The roads to most my riding areas are 45mph or less and the areas with hywy are like 5 miles of 65mph. Mobbing around town and trails the bike just feels more peppy and playful with the 13/42. I was averaging about 65mpg before the gear change, Im curious how much that'll change. Either way this bike is so much fun!
So I just bought a 2023 klx300 like a month ago and I’m brand new to bikes….I went out riding yesterday with my dad and I rode pavement, dirt road, then pretty much steep single track. The bike is stock and seems to handle everything great until you get onto steep off-road terrain. I was going up a hill in first and was going kinda slow and the bike bogged out in first. I am pretty sure I need a regear to lower gears and open the bikes air intake and exhaust then a fuel tune. I will primarily be riding steep off road but I still want the bike to be able to get around on the highway (not interstate) at like 60-65. Any input and advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the video and thanks to everyone in the community of klx300’s I appreciate everyone!
This gearing works out pretty good for me. I can still hit 65 70 for short distances on the highway. Comfortable at 50mph in town. 2nd and 3rd gear are more usable offroad for sure. 3rd is still a little high at times but its a dual sport. If I dropped the gears too low to better suit offroad id just get a different bike.
Do you mind to share where you purchased the front and rear sprockets? And that item or stock number? Really appreciate your help. I have klx 300 2021 model. Thanks!
These are the JT Sprockets I bought. Id do a search and find a good price on them. JT Sprockets JTR460.42 42T Steel Rear Sprocket , black JT Sprockets JTF516.13 13T Steel Front Sprocket , Black
@Leo McHugh These are the JT Sprockets I bought. Id do a search and find a good price on them. JT Sprockets JTR460.42 42T Steel Rear Sprocket , black JT Sprockets JTF516.13 13T Steel Front Sprocket , Black
@Chadventureee Yes im 69 years old and rode dual sport bikes all my life. They all come to tall in the gearing. I have a Husqvarna FE350S also and have to change it as well. Most of my riding is off road could care less about highway speed.
I found the front and rear sprockets in different places. Theres a few brands out there as well. What gearing are you wanting? Front or rear? Tooth count?
@@leomchugh9299 These are the JT Sprockets I bought. Id do a search and find a good price on them. JT Sprockets JTR460.42 42T Steel Rear Sprocket , black JT Sprockets JTF516.13 13T Steel Front Sprocket , Black
Nice! Yeah Ive been really happy with the Tusk D sports so far. Soo much better offroad and still great on road. They are still so they do take a bit more effort to install. Id make sure to balance them with some spoke weights.
I think the speed wobbles are normal with any dual sport over 65, they are light, have knobby tires, lots of squishy suspension, no steering stabilizer, etc. Ive had the bike over 80mph with the stock tires for brief moments. Not sure my new gearing would go that fast, nor would I want to with the new tires. I didnt ride the bike with new tires before balancing. Balancing helps more so with tire hop and vibrations. The wobbles is mainly due to offroad tires and knobs. Im sure if you put supermoto street tires and stiffened /lowered tue suspension it would help.
I can hit over 70 with my new set up but only have a few short 65mph highway areas to get to riding spots. Im sure balancing my tires help smooth out that ride at all speeds though. Depending on your bikes set up, balancing the tires may help slightly, but like I said tire choice and suspension would help the most.
Ok good to know! Just bought my first dual sport (off Craigslist) and I was thinking the worst lol. I’ll start with the suspension and go from there. Appreciate the input!
@@eliaspergande2663 suspension adjustment fixed my wobbles completely Front end adjustment screws are directly under the forks (bottom) Back end adjustment screw is located on the rear spring (bottom)
Yeah I agree its not a huge change. Im like 30% offroad. It definitely made 2nd and 3rd gear more usable for me in the dirt. If I was 80% offroad id definitely get a larger chain and rear sprocket. I need to be able to ride highway speeds to get to some of my riding areas so this is a good gear ratio for me.
@Chadventureee I read where another rider went 13/43 and still used the same chain and it made a big difference. I may try that. I would love to go to a Protaper bar and some hand guards but there are so many choices in protaper and calling them is just a waste of time.
@@frankmiller7435 yeah there is some room in the chain tensioners so I bet you could fit a 43 in there. Im sticking with the stock steel bars till I bend them.
You will love them! So much better offroad than the stockers. Still plenty good on the road after they break in. They have a very stiff sidewall, took me a bit longer than normal to install them, just make sure you have a valve puller, 3 tire levers, and some sort of lube. I also balanced them with spoke weighs to give a better ride.
@@billingsfmx Perfect, I have them in my cart from that website. Do I need to get tubes as well? I'm pretty new to all of this, sorry if it's a dumb question lol
I dont think changing the gearing altered what the speedometer is reading from stock since the speedo sensor is in the front wheel. Only changing the tire or wheel size would change that. Changing gearing on bikes that have an internal speed sensor in the transmisson would alter the speedometer.
I'm going 13 43 on the gearing. I ride a lot of steep terrain with big rocks, and it's just killing me to have to keep dropping down to first. It bogs in second and raps in first. The gearing kinda sucks on this bike. I'm hoping that 13 43 solves my problem
Yeah lowering the gearing really helped this bikes offroadability and acceleration for sure youll love it. I loved the klx but Im on a Honda 450rl now. That was a hugeeee difference all around!
I did the opposite. I went 15/39 just because I have to ride hwy to get to trails. Iam @ 5600 rpm @60mph . I think it does great on the logging roads I ride and also some single track woods. Just keep it in 1st and it does it all. JMO glad you are liking the bike they are fun.
That would be cool to try a bike geared like yours to compare. Yeah if I was riding highway a lot id probably just get another bike, ive had it over 80 and the bike starts getting really unstable. 65 aint too bad. Thats going to be my excuse to buy a MT09 hahaha! The roads to most my riding areas are 45mph or less and the areas with hywy are like 5 miles of 65mph. Mobbing around town and trails the bike just feels more peppy and playful with the 13/42. I was averaging about 65mpg before the gear change, Im curious how much that'll change. Either way this bike is so much fun!
I have 2012 FZ1 also. It’s a fun bike too.
Hell yeah thats perfect! I definitely want to get something like that in the next year or 2!
So I just bought a 2023 klx300 like a month ago and I’m brand new to bikes….I went out riding yesterday with my dad and I rode pavement, dirt road, then pretty much steep single track. The bike is stock and seems to handle everything great until you get onto steep off-road terrain. I was going up a hill in first and was going kinda slow and the bike bogged out in first. I am pretty sure I need a regear to lower gears and open the bikes air intake and exhaust then a fuel tune. I will primarily be riding steep off road but I still want the bike to be able to get around on the highway (not interstate) at like 60-65.
Any input and advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for the video and thanks to everyone in the community of klx300’s
I appreciate everyone!
Thanks for posting and sharing. I just got a new klx300 and suspect I'll go for similar gearing before my stock chain wears much.
This gearing works out pretty good for me. I can still hit 65 70 for short distances on the highway. Comfortable at 50mph in town. 2nd and 3rd gear are more usable offroad for sure. 3rd is still a little high at times but its a dual sport. If I dropped the gears too low to better suit offroad id just get a different bike.
Sounds like this might be the best thing for my bike too thanks for the video and input yall
Good video, keep them coming!!! Thanks Jeff
Thank you, not the best video quality but Id like to think they are helpful to some people.
Thats a cool bike man!
Yeah I love it such a fun do it all bike! Id love an extra 100 cc's! But its still got plenty of power to do it all
I went 13/43 on my KLX300 and was able to use the stock chain. Really happy with the results.
Yeah its so much better offroad with that gearing! I can still go above 70mph for short periods if I need too.
Do you mind to share where you purchased the front and rear sprockets? And that item or stock number? Really appreciate your help.
I have klx 300 2021 model. Thanks!
@@stephenday3691 Both sprockets are manufactured by JTSprockets.
13 TOOTH Front: JTF516.13
43 TOOTH Rear: JTR460.43
@@stephenday3691 Florida Two Wheel Adventures has a good video about changing sprockets on his KLX300.
These are the JT Sprockets I bought. Id do a search and find a good price on them.
JT Sprockets JTR460.42 42T Steel Rear Sprocket , black
JT Sprockets JTF516.13 13T Steel Front Sprocket , Black
Where did you find the 13 front and 42 rear sprocket?? I have a 2023 KLX300. Plus did you have to go to a different chain??
@Leo McHugh These are the JT Sprockets I bought. Id do a search and find a good price on them.
JT Sprockets JTR460.42 42T Steel Rear Sprocket , black
JT Sprockets JTF516.13 13T Steel Front Sprocket , Black
Stock chain works perfect with this set up.
@@billingsfmx Thanks!!!
I like the bike much better with this gearing for the riding I do.
@Chadventureee Yes im 69 years old and rode dual sport bikes all my life. They all come to tall in the gearing. I have a Husqvarna FE350S also and have to change it as well. Most of my riding is off road could care less about highway speed.
14/42 was stock on the KLX250s. I have the 13/42 setup on my '09 KLX250s and its perfect. 90/10 off/on road.
Yeah I agree this gearing is working out great for me.
Where did you find that gearing I can't find the sprockets?
I found the front and rear sprockets in different places. Theres a few brands out there as well. What gearing are you wanting? Front or rear? Tooth count?
13 front and 42 rear 2021 klx 300
@@leomchugh9299 These are the JT Sprockets I bought. Id do a search and find a good price on them.
JT Sprockets JTR460.42 42T Steel Rear Sprocket , black
JT Sprockets JTF516.13 13T Steel Front Sprocket , Black
I plan on getting the Tusk tires for my KLX as well. Could you add the link to your rear bag?
Nice! Yeah Ive been really happy with the Tusk D sports so far. Soo much better offroad and still great on road. They are still so they do take a bit more effort to install. Id make sure to balance them with some spoke weights.
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Did you have issues with speed wobbles before getting the wheels balanced? My front end takes control over 65mph. Gets sketchy
I think the speed wobbles are normal with any dual sport over 65, they are light, have knobby tires, lots of squishy suspension, no steering stabilizer, etc. Ive had the bike over 80mph with the stock tires for brief moments. Not sure my new gearing would go that fast, nor would I want to with the new tires. I didnt ride the bike with new tires before balancing. Balancing helps more so with tire hop and vibrations. The wobbles is mainly due to offroad tires and knobs. Im sure if you put supermoto street tires and stiffened /lowered tue suspension it would help.
I can hit over 70 with my new set up but only have a few short 65mph highway areas to get to riding spots. Im sure balancing my tires help smooth out that ride at all speeds though. Depending on your bikes set up, balancing the tires may help slightly, but like I said tire choice and suspension would help the most.
Ok good to know! Just bought my first dual sport (off Craigslist) and I was thinking the worst lol. I’ll start with the suspension and go from there. Appreciate the input!
Thanks for all the knowledge guys this is helpful af for real
@@eliaspergande2663 suspension adjustment fixed my wobbles completely
Front end adjustment screws are directly under the forks (bottom)
Back end adjustment screw is located on the rear spring (bottom)
13/42 didn't change much for me. I'm 80% off road.
Yeah I agree its not a huge change. Im like 30% offroad. It definitely made 2nd and 3rd gear more usable for me in the dirt. If I was 80% offroad id definitely get a larger chain and rear sprocket. I need to be able to ride highway speeds to get to some of my riding areas so this is a good gear ratio for me.
@Chadventureee I read where another rider went 13/43 and still used the same chain and it made a big difference. I may try that. I would love to go to a Protaper bar and some hand guards but there are so many choices in protaper and calling them is just a waste of time.
@@frankmiller7435 yeah there is some room in the chain tensioners so I bet you could fit a 43 in there. Im sticking with the stock steel bars till I bend them.
Hey, I'm looking into getting these tires for my klx300. What are the sizes 80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear?
The tusk d sport sizes I got were 120/90 x18 rear and 90/90 x21 front.
You will love them! So much better offroad than the stockers. Still plenty good on the road after they break in. They have a very stiff sidewall, took me a bit longer than normal to install them, just make sure you have a valve puller, 3 tire levers, and some sort of lube. I also balanced them with spoke weighs to give a better ride.
@@billingsfmx Awesome!! Thanks for the lightning fast response!! What site did you use to order them?
I got mine through rocky mountain atv mc.
@@billingsfmx Perfect, I have them in my cart from that website. Do I need to get tubes as well? I'm pretty new to all of this, sorry if it's a dumb question lol
Where did you get the frame guards?
I ordered them off ebay. I Think I searched klx 250.
Did the gearing change mess with the Speedometer?
I dont think changing the gearing altered what the speedometer is reading from stock since the speedo sensor is in the front wheel. Only changing the tire or wheel size would change that. Changing gearing on bikes that have an internal speed sensor in the transmisson would alter the speedometer.
@@billingsfmxThanks! 😎
What for you have for an exhaust?
I have the 14inch carbon fiber delkevic exhaust. I really like it! I run it with the spark arrestor installed!
I'm going 13 43 on the gearing.
I ride a lot of steep terrain with big rocks, and it's just killing me to have to keep dropping down to first.
It bogs in second and raps in first.
The gearing kinda sucks on this bike. I'm hoping that 13 43 solves my problem
Yeah lowering the gearing really helped this bikes offroadability and acceleration for sure youll love it. I loved the klx but Im on a Honda 450rl now. That was a hugeeee difference all around!
@billingsfmx I'm loving the bike other than the one issue. I'm also thinking about the 450. I think it might fit my needs better. 👍🏻