Tav2 gear ratio...top speed

CJdoodlebug90

CJdoodlebug90

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Ok so i have a drag mini bike...15hp with a tav2 12t. After install i know i need stiffer springs all around. I still have stock doodlebug rear sprocket (70t). To get more top speed would i go up in rear sprocket size or down?
I plan on running bike in the 1/8
and before i installed tav2 i had 15t max torque and i topped out at 52mph in 1/8 and im trying to get that with the tav but with way better takeoff.( im 215lbs)

and before you say "tav2 are no good for drag"... I have seen it done and it works.
 
chrisr

chrisr

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#2
If you are looking for more top end speed just change from your tav2 12t to 15t. If you want a better low end go from the tav2 12t to 10t.
 
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Havasu Dave

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CJdoodlebug90 said:
and before you say "tav2 are no good for drag"... I have seen it done and it works.
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CJdoodlebug90 said:
also seen some rubber that wore off the belt and stuck to the drive and driven pulleys. is that something to take a look at?
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David wulf said:
the TAV might work but you will probably start eating belts from the power.
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LMAO! There is a reason Comet limits RPM on it's belt systems.

"Cheap mini bike TAV's SUCK for drag racing applications." But then anyone can call their bike a drag bike too.

Go ahead Dave, tell him at what RPM the belt starts sticking in the driven. :laugh:
 
Twid

Twid

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Sell the tav or use it on another mini. Get a disc kart clutch you need more hp at least 25 for a real MDB. Are you running a small block or big block? the dudes in my state are running 80 mph+ at the 660. Post a picture an some more info about your MDB.
 
yalipito

yalipito

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At what rpm are crossing the line? We were doing 60 in the 1/8 with about the same hp but my son is 100lbs lighter. If you re-gear you trade low for top or vice versa.
 
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