520 Chain

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  1. Mohammed

    Mohammed New Member

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    #1 Mohammed, Nov 29, 2018
    hello fellas iam new to this but currently have the RS speed triple and thinking to go with a 520 chain and sprockets. What shall I go with ? -1 in front and what in the rear ? What are the pros and cons ? Regards
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    #2 joe mc donald, Nov 29, 2018
    Mohammed
    Now you're rocking. What is it you are looking to achieve with your steed.
    Ride Safe
    Joe.
     
  3. Mohammed

    Mohammed New Member

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    #3 Mohammed, Nov 29, 2018
    Honestly I don't have any thing in mind. Just exploring my options. Regards
     
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  4. Richard Neale

    Richard Neale Active Member

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    #4 Richard Neale, Nov 29, 2018
    Couple of things... too small a front sprocket may cause chain to run on the swing arm
    as it moves to its extremes. I was thinking of lowering my gearing by adding a tooth at the rear . My only concern was the buzzy mirror vibes at 6k rpm are going to be coming into more normal cruising speeds. I went 1 down on front and 1 up on rear on my old fireblade giving a significantly lower ratio and made the bike really pull well and I don't do 150mph anyway. You WILL need a good quality chain !
     
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  5. Mohammed

    Mohammed New Member

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    #5 Mohammed, Nov 29, 2018
    Thank you buddy now any recommendations on sprockets and chain brands?
     
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  6. Richard Neale

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    #6 Richard Neale, Nov 29, 2018
    Renthall are good for sprockets. D.I.D ZVM-X chains are good and seem to hardly ever need adjusting (though I haven t tried the 520..)
     
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  7. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    #7 t552, Dec 1, 2018
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    I really woulnt go there. All time racing and didnt go there either. Spend your money making sure the shock linkages are well lubed 1st
     
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  8. Mohammed

    Mohammed New Member

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    #8 Mohammed, Dec 2, 2018
    there it is.

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