19 or 20 tooth top sprocket

[poor farmer/logger]

Debating over a question that has been asked before but hoping to get some opinions of people that have tried both. I used to ride mostly around home in open fields with snow anywhere from a foot to 5 feet deep depending on the season and the time of year. Lately I've been doing a little bit more trail riding but still do a lot of off trail touring as well. For the last 5 winters I've riden my sled in stock form with the exception of a 1.75" backcountry track. With the deeper snow we've been getting I can't help but think dropping to a 20 tooth or even a 19 wouldn't be a bad idea.

There's two things I'm hoping to accomplish in doing this. #1 is improve belt life and #2 is to make it handle better in the deeper snow. I find it a little bit hard to get up on top sometimes and I can't help but think a little lower gearing couldn't hurt.

I ride fairly fast but 100 mph speed isn't a concern of mine. I don't want to be screaming wide open just to make it to 80 mph either though.

Any thoughts and help are appreciated.

 

[meskie]

Had mine with a 20 tooth in it and it does make a difference.

Not sure what part of sask your in but I got the 20 tooth sitting in my tool box right now....it can be yours for next to nothing if you wanted to try it.

 

[poor farmer/logger]

Thanks for the info I'm from Half way between Prince Albert and Melfort. I'd definitely be interested if the logistics work.

 

[meskie]

Your not that far away from me then. I’d be south of you 1/2 hourish

 

[poor farmer/logger]

Your not that far away from me then. I’d be south of you 1/2 hourish

I sent you a personal message meskie. Think I know what area you're in.