not a 520 thread, but

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.

Mr Lefty · 03-15-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

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

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.

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

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

yeah I stayed away because I saw gas mans... and I figured that being a racer he probably swapped out sprockets much quicker than I would on the street...

DLIT · 03-16-2008, 02:51 AM

DON'T BUY VORTEX SPROCKETS!! They're garbage. I'm due for a chain/sprocket soon and I'm gonna stick with my 525. Proly go with an AFAM sprocket though. If they're good enough for Hopper, they're good enough for me. And they're STEEL, not shitty aluminum. I might do the 520 in the future, maybe when I'm more competetive on the track. Not needed now.

NtS, I would stick with stock size. Your bike is mostly street anyway. Wait til you get some track days under your belt. that's the way I see it anyway.

fnfalman · 03-16-2008, 04:19 AM

The only bike that I have 520 chain on is the Aprilia. It has DID X-ring and AFAM sprockets. The bike seems to rev up faster and off-idle riding is a lot easier now. Good for splitting lane down the SoCal highways during high traffic hours.

I don't know yet about doing the conversion on my KTM since that I'm gonna take that mother offroad more and carrying a lot of weight when touring. I need to consult with more knowledgeable people on adventure bikes before I do the chain swap.

03-15-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
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.

03-16-2008, 02:51 AM	#9
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	DON'T BUY VORTEX SPROCKETS!! They're garbage. I'm due for a chain/sprocket soon and I'm gonna stick with my 525. Proly go with an AFAM sprocket though. If they're good enough for Hopper, they're good enough for me. And they're STEEL, not shitty aluminum. I might do the 520 in the future, maybe when I'm more competetive on the track. Not needed now. NtS, I would stick with stock size. Your bike is mostly street anyway. Wait til you get some track days under your belt. that's the way I see it anyway. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

03-16-2008, 04:19 AM	#10
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The only bike that I have 520 chain on is the Aprilia. It has DID X-ring and AFAM sprockets. The bike seems to rev up faster and off-idle riding is a lot easier now. Good for splitting lane down the SoCal highways during high traffic hours. I don't know yet about doing the conversion on my KTM since that I'm gonna take that mother offroad more and carrying a lot of weight when touring. I need to consult with more knowledgeable people on adventure bikes before I do the chain swap. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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03-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
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	#4
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.