1983 185s stock sproket size

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What is 1983 185s stock front sproket size?

I need more torque and pulling power and want to replace.

[83200e]

11 tooth for the front.

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So if I installed a 12 tooth (larger), that would get me a little more torque and pulling power?

[83200e]

Go for a smaller front or larger rear.

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Ok. thanks for the info!

What's the stock rear sproket size? 40 tooth?

[83185s]

41 tooth rear 11 toth front is stock...id keep trailprotrailpro 11 front and get a bigger rear..if u can find any rear sprockets that are bigger..i cant find any at all stock or not for my 83 185s..then go with a 10 tooth front..you WILL notice a difference moving front sprocket sizes

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41 tooth rear 11 toth front is stock...id keep trailprotrailpro 11 front and get a bigger rear..if u can find any rear sprockets that are bigger..i cant find any at all stock or not for my 83 185s..then go with a 10 tooth front..you WILL notice a difference moving front sprocket sizes


So how much difference will the 10 tooth make?
Pulling power difference and torque?

[StangLX302]

I went to a 10 tooth front (with no other changes at the time) and it made a HUGE difference in low end performance.

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I went to a 10 tooth front (with no other changes at the time) and it made a HUGE difference in low end performance.

Wow thats just what I need.
I have a 10 tooth sprocket on the way for a whopping 6 bucks.

[Gillfisher]

I just put an 8 tooth front sproket on my 83 185S, I did not change the rear sprocket yet. This baby is nothing but torque in first and second gear now. I use my trike for ice fishing so the speed of the trike was not a concern. First gear was plenty fast enough before now I probably wont get out of second gear. You can pick up a rear sprocket for a 200s for cheap on ebay, it will fit the 83 185S and it will be 43 teeth. Another note on this 8 tooth front sprocket, I had to remove the chain tensioner in order to get enough movement to tighten the chain. I am going to try this for a while but may end up switching to a 9 tooth. The torque is enough that the rear brake does not hold if you hit the throttle too much.

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Update.
I did get my 10 tooth sprocket and replaced. Man, the old 11 tooth looked like a throwing star.
Our snow is melting and really heavy and wet so I went for a jaunt,
I did notice better performance and did not have to rap out the engine as much.