Installing a transmission sprocket with more or less teeth than stock requires adjusting the rear axle forward (for more teeth on sprocket) or backwards (for less teeth on sprocket). Rear axle adjustment for each one tooth change on transmission sprocket = +/- .125 inches (3.2 mm). Rear axle adjustment for each one tooth change in belt length = +/- .280 inches (7.1 mm), if there is not enough axle adjustment at the rear frame, it may be necessary to use a belt with more or less teeth. There are at least 8 different drive belts available at this time. They have 126, 128, 130, 132, 133, 135, 136 or 139 teeth. The only sure way to tell which belt you have is to physically count the teeth. (Use a paint mark for reference). 1984-1993 EV80 overall final drive ratio (engine to rear wheel) is 3.37 to 1
Overall = (37/24) x (70/32) = 3.37. 1994-2001 EV80 overall final drive ratio (engine to rear wheel) is 3.15 to 1
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