Sorry to drag this up, I'm converting to a 14-45 setup tomorrow (hopefully) and I'm wondering if I need to plan on cutting tabs and running without the guard?

Got done with the 14-45 conversion a couple hours ago. Holy crap is it awesome! Thanks so much for all the great information here from all! '

Note: 14/45 fits just fine with the guards still on, standard chain however not o-ring

Motopsycho1305 wrote on 02/10/21 at 11:25:02:

Hello. I'm new to the forum and I am customizing 2 savages. 1 of them I am going to convert to chain drive and I want to either keep it as close to stock or maybe a little better top end. But after reading different posts from different sources there seems to be a difference of opinion on the number of teeth on both sprockets. So just reaching out to hear what you all think. Thanks

There's no "difference of opinion" on sprocket choice, it's just comes down to what you want. Also, some have installed different sized rear wheels, which effects the final drive ratio. For example, I use a 130/70-18 rear tire with 18/52 sprockets. At 60 mph, my tach shows 3,700 rpm. If for example I was using a 140/80-15 rear tire, I would need sprockets of 18/49 to have the same rpm at 60 mph. But I may not like how that combo accelerates.

Gear ratios are all about compromise.