Just curious, this must be for landspeed bikes?
-Jesse
Or if you want to run a 5x tooth rear sprocket in drag racing...... Much easier on the chain.
Chain yes, but what about driveshaft, doesn`t it put more stress on it when sprocket is bigger ? Or is it only then when chain is not lined perfectly straight.
Larger sprockets result in less chain tension. Less chain wear, sprocket wear, and less side load on the output shaft, as well as better wrap angles. It does add a little weight, but not really anything to worry about if you have a high powered bike.
~11% less chain tension for a 20 Tooth as compared to an 18 tooth front sprocket.