For what it's worth, I went to a 12t front in the tight woods to keep from using the clutch too much when I first got the bike. Then I got a Z-start auto clutch from rekluse.com and was able to go back to stock gearing. It handles tight trails better than before and can't stall, plus I've got the stock top speed. It's better than a wide ratio gear box! It also is much easier to handle in very difficult situations, steep slippery hills, technical stuff, etc. and gets amazing traction while seemingly reducing tire wear. Best aftermarket product I ever bought. IMHO