not a 520 thread, but

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-15-2008, 01:49 PM

i need to get a new chain. I'm thinking "eh, might as well" but i'm really not all that sure i even care or wanna go through the hastle. how much does the 520 change the soul of the bike.

also, chains. brands, to be specific. throw em out there.

marko138 · 03-15-2008, 02:44 PM

DiD X-ring chain. Renthal sprockets. Nothing else.

vabarber2 · 03-15-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

DiD X-ring chain. Renthal sprockets. Nothing else.

Yup! Thats the same thing my budy who owns the Zuk-Saki Shop says!!

Smittie61984 · 03-15-2008, 06:39 PM

I was wondering the same thing. Which I don't know NTS' driving habits but I use my bike as a daily driver. So would a 520 be okay?

Which I've considered it because my F3 only spits out so much power and I'd like to reduce as much rotational weight as possible(On top of reducing the weight of my bike as much as possible.)

Also are their certain materials that are better for the sprocket?

OneSickPsycho · 03-15-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I was wondering the same thing. Which I don't know NTS' driving habits but I use my bike as a daily driver. So would a 520 be okay?

Which I've considered it because my F3 only spits out so much power and I'd like to reduce as much rotational weight as possible(On top of reducing the weight of my bike as much as possible.)

Also are their certain materials that are better for the sprocket?

Steel.

Mr Lefty · 03-15-2008, 10:20 PM

This is the kit I went with off of Gasman's recommendation... he swore by them.. I've had no issues though I haven't put but 1500 miles or so on them

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...-AFAM-192.html

the chain comes pre-cut to the right length for the sprocket size you order.

are you gonna change the gearing at all? if so also order a spedo healer... so your not rack'n up extra miles

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-15-2008, 10:26 PM

im still contemplating whether to go for the conversion. I'm really looking for some solid feedback on whether people who've done it had any regrets.

Mr Lefty · 03-15-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

im still contemplating whether to go for the conversion. I'm really looking for some solid feedback on whether people who've done it had any regrets.

I asked around a lot... no one I talked to had any neg to say.... my MSF instructor runs a 520 conversion on his race bike it's a GSXR1000... most say that that's too much power for the 520 but he's never had a problem... he also runs aluminum Vortex sprockets

(I have heard/seen the aluminum sprockets fail... I think gas man had his fail)

Phenix_Rider · 03-15-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Steel.

I'm impressed by Sidewinder's Tri-Metal sprockets. And their Titanium II are guaranteed for life.

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

I asked around a lot... no one I talked to had any neg to say.... my MSF instructor runs a 520 conversion on his race bike it's a GSXR1000... most say that that's too much power for the 520 but he's never had a problem... he also runs aluminum Vortex sprockets

(I have heard/seen the aluminum sprockets fail... I think gas man had his fail)

I've only heard bad things about them. Mostly that their lifespan sucks and they chew up chains. I'm sure Gas posted pics at TWF.

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-15-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I've only heard bad things about them. Mostly that their lifespan sucks and they chew up chains. I'm sure Gas posted pics at TWF.

thats what im talkin about. people are always talking them up but thats usually because they've done it.

03-15-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	not a 520 thread, but i need to get a new chain. I'm thinking "eh, might as well" but i'm really not all that sure i even care or wanna go through the hastle. how much does the 520 change the soul of the bike. also, chains. brands, to be specific. throw em out there.

03-15-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I was wondering the same thing. Which I don't know NTS' driving habits but I use my bike as a daily driver. So would a 520 be okay? Which I've considered it because my F3 only spits out so much power and I'd like to reduce as much rotational weight as possible(On top of reducing the weight of my bike as much as possible.) Also are their certain materials that are better for the sprocket? __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

03-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	This is the kit I went with off of Gasman's recommendation... he swore by them.. I've had no issues though I haven't put but 1500 miles or so on them http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...-AFAM-192.html the chain comes pre-cut to the right length for the sprocket size you order. are you gonna change the gearing at all? if so also order a spedo healer... so your not rack'n up extra miles

03-15-2008, 10:26 PM	#7
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	im still contemplating whether to go for the conversion. I'm really looking for some solid feedback on whether people who've done it had any regrets.