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Old 05-06-13, 13:54
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Originally Posted by marques View Post
Any thoughts on the following set up 13front and 48rear sprocket. Already changed the rear but still too fast off road
I ran 15/48 and did some rally/raid kind of stuff. Only in very technical/trial kind of riding I can imagine the need for even lower gearing.

15/48 (18" wheel) on rally prepped Tenere




In most cases 'speed is the key'. If you can find your guts-button, somewhere between your ears, and dare to open up the throttle when in doubt you'll find out that the Tenere will become very stable and will plough through/over most obstacles (muddy grounds, loose pebbles or sand).

On tight and slow sections, the sheer weight of the Ten will give you more then a handful to handle and keep it all balanced (I'm no good at that kind of stuff). The engine however does pull even from the lowest revs (15/48): use the throttle to keep it just running while moderating your speed with the rear brake. The Ten will pull you through like a tractor!

HJ
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