what tooth count is 8.4:1?

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what tooth count is 8.4:1?

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Hey I'm ordering some gears and need to know tooth count. Thanks!
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17 x 41
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The primary gear ratio for a 94-01 elite is 3.5:1

big tooth count 41 divided by small tooth count 17 equals 2.411
2.411 multiplied by 3.5 (overall secondary multiplied by overall primary)= 8.4385
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Thank you very much, I finaly understand gearing ratios on these haha.
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aerorob wrote:Thank you very much, I finaly understand gearing ratios on these haha.
I know what you mean.

I was very confused for a while myself.
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