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[the26incher]

Hey guys! Let me start off with the name. My name is Jason and The 26incher stands for Old school BMX 26 inch bikes. I'm kinda well known in the BMX community as a total tard and I'm sure that will show here. I need some help with a project I have. I have a Honda TLR200 that I tricked out a little. I'm looking for the smallest size rear sprocket I can find. I thought I found a 42 tooth on e bay last night but today I can't find it! I would really like to find something smaller like maybe a 32, 34 or 36. Also, has anyone bumped up the front sprocket to a 14 tooth? With the cover, it doesen't look like there is much room? My goal is top speed. Right now the way I have it set up, 1st gear is way too low. I have to start off in 2nd and when I get to 6th I still think there is way more engine to gearing. I use the bike as a street bike not really a trials bike or trail bike. So my question is does anyone know where I can find a smaller rear sprocket. Any help will help. Thanks

Edited by the26incher, 12 September 2008 - 06:11 AM.

[frontroomautos]

[quote name='the26incher' date='Sep 12 2008, 07:11 AM' post='176135']
"I'm kinda well known in the BMX community as a total tard and I'm sure that will show here" 10/10 for determination

"My goal is top speed. Right now the way I have it set up, 1st gear is way too low. I have to start off in 2nd and when I get to 6th I still think there is way more engine to gearing. I use the bike as a street bike not really a trials bike or trail bike"
No direspect 'the26incher' but your wasting your time. If you want top speed buy a Hyabusa. The gears are low because its a trials bike, its not meant to be ridden on the road like that. Get a road bike, its like saying... how can I make my GS perform better in the sections...you'd think I was on drugs

[Lee Harris]

Right. If you really do want top speed off raod then forget the Hayabsa and buy an RM or YZ.

The 500 SXE KTMs are quite quick also


Lee

PS. Your homnda has about 15PS. If you gear it up a lot, thgap between the low triasl gears and the high road fears will be too much. The motor would not be able to pull it in top!

[Lee Harris]

Right. If you really do want top speed off raod then forget the Hayabsa and buy an RM or YZ.

The 500 SXE KTMs are quite quick also


Lee

PS. Your homnda has about 15PS. If you gear it up a lot, thgap between the low triasl gears and the high road fears will be too much. The motor would not be able to pull it in top!

[frontroomautos]

Lee, yes off road I agree but if you read his post he doesnt want to use it off road as a trail or trial bike...he wants to use it on the street...hence hyabusa analogy, even a CG125 would be a better street bike.

[polarity3232]

I think you all are missing his point, IMHO he's not trying to make it as fast as a busa , but make it as fast as it can be !! Cut the guy some slack , its his Bike let him do what he wants with it ! CJ

[frontroomautos]

polarity3232, on Sep 12 2008, 05:18 PM, said:

I think you all are missing his point, IMHO he's not trying to make it as fast as a busa , but make it as fast as it can be !! Cut the guy some slack , its his Bike let him do what he wants with it ! CJ

No you are missing the point. Who really said he's trying to make it as fast as a hyabusa, Duh get rael mate it was an extreme analogy to push a point...ever heard of ANALOGY. He said he was not using it for trail or trials & wants to make it fast for the street. no ones cussing the guy, I'm trying to offer him some advice as he asked. sure use it for the street no ones saying he cant but to be helpful it is not the best bike for it.

Lee has already made some obvious and helpful comments & I am saying the street wont compliment this kind of bike and what he's describing he wants to do with it wont feel very good on this bike. If you want to tell him it will be good, well that isn't being very honest or helpful get a bike for the job.
And to the 26incher...I am not being rude mate or patronising, you might already know all this & if you want to continue thats your decision, but its a useless street bike however you gear it, Iv'e had two myself and scores of road bikes of all sizes to give you an honest opinion.
Keep it for the trail/trial etc (even road legal trail) its a good little bike for that and far more enjoyable & look at road bikes, honestly a CG125 is faster in that environment and feels right for what it does or an dual purpose or enduro bike if you want to bring the off road look to the street. goodluck anyway.

[the26incher]

Wow guys, I guess I should have given you guys a little more info. I changed the rear rim from an 18 to a 14. I shrunk the bike. I know some of you guy might not think outside the box but the bike now kicks ass. I put a YZ80 front end on the thing with a 17 inch rim. I know some of you guy are thinking I screwed up everything but I built the bike as a mini enduro. The bike rides very well. I droped around 20lbs off the bike and it jumps nice. I built a custom exhaust and it hits hard for a 200cc. All I was asking is if anyone knew where I could find a smaller rear gear for the TLR200. No big deal, I guess I'll just ride my RZ500...

Edited by the26incher, 12 September 2008 - 05:40 PM.

[swooshdave]

the26incher, on Sep 12 2008, 10:39 AM, said:

Wow guys, I guess I should have given you guys a little more info. I changed the rear rim from an 18 to a 14. I shrunk the bike. I know some of you guy might not think outside the box but the bike now kicks ass. I put a YZ80 front end on the thing with a 17 inch rim. I know some of you guy are thinking I screwed up everything but I built the bike as a mini enduro. The bike rides very well. I droped around 20lbs off the bike and it jumps nice. I built a custom exhaust and it hits hard for a 200cc. All I was asking is if anyone knew where I could find a smaller rear gear for the TLR200. No big deal, I guess I'll just ride my RZ500...

I no idea why this statement is starting to make sense...

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I'm kinda well known in the BMX community as a total tard and I'm sure that will show here.

If someone else on this site is butchering a TY80, I'm not sure why the abuse inflicted on this TLR would be any different.

Now, for the first helpful advice I can give, did you try the Honda dealer for the front and rear sprockets?

[axulsuv]

Thanks Swoosh !!!! And Fng , Try Sprocket specialists ! they have or can make Just about any sprocket you desire , for a price , or it may cross reference right out to a different model honda . But I must say making a super-motard out of a tlr ???? Your almost as demented as I am !!!
good luck , and hey , whatever floats your boat ! www.sprocketspecialists.com
Glenn
OFF to the endurocross we go !!!

Edited by axulsuv, 13 September 2008 - 03:34 PM.