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Sep 7th, 2010, 9:19 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: West Covina, CA, USA
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520 or 525?
Looks like I'm going to need a new sprocket chain kit, so I need some feedback on whether to go with a lightweight 520 chain (with a good chain) set-up or stick with the stock 525 one.
I'm going to try a 15-43 combo, and I would like to here from members here that have or tried the 520 stuff.
I'm leaning towards the 525 because of my 106HP MOD II  , but that can change based on your feedback. TIA Aloha Alex
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Sep 7th, 2010, 9:33 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: phoenix, az, usa
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i went with 520 and no problems to date..been about 6000k so far..and im in the same hp range as you..jus might not be as hard on bikes as you...lol
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Sep 7th, 2010, 9:44 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Edmonton - ish, Alberta, Canada
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I ran 520 on my 1098 with the Driven carrier & aluminum sprocket. Also run a 520 on the Zx10. No probs.
Will it wear out faster? Probably.
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06 ZX636R track/race
07 Aprilia SXV 550 track/race
08 Husqvarna SMR 510
09 SXF 450 KTM
04 Yami 450 YZ (sons bike)
07 Speed Triple. My street machine.(the new bling thing)
05 R1 (a work in progress)
07 1098S Black (track/racebike. Blown motor, sold)
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Sep 7th, 2010, 9:47 pm
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Eat, sleep, play!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
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Alex, with your bad luck and hi po engine, you better stick with the 525 and steel toothed sprockets like the supersprox. I like the RK XW chain for high strength and less friction.
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Originally Posted by 08hyper
Looks like I'm going to need a new sprocket chain kit, so I need some feedback on whether to go with a lightweight 520 chain (with a good chain) set-up or stick with the stock 525 one.
I'm going to try a 15-43 combo, and I would like to here from members here that have or tried the 520 stuff.
I'm leaning towards the 525 because of my 106HP MOD II , but that can change based on your feedback. TIA Aloha Alex |
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Sep 7th, 2010, 10:19 pm
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Location: The "Tool" Box, CA, USA
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I was thinking a 725 might be right for you....
You mother humpin' moose!!!!
Congrats on the ticket.. or dismissal thereof!
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Sep 8th, 2010, 9:13 am
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Lino Lakes, MN, US
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Shaazam did a nice write up about this chain switch in the Halls of Wisdom, check it out.
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Sep 8th, 2010, 11:22 pm
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Duc ... Duc ... GOOSE!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Angeles Crest, CA, USA
Posts: 1,868
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520 for choices.
525 for strength and readily available parts at the dealership.
I went to 520 on mine (before I sold it) and didn't notice a difference except that I could now buy a chain at any Cycle Gear.
Stay stock...
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Sep 8th, 2010, 11:39 pm
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posts: 856
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I believe in the strength of a super high quality 520... but then again if your staying o-ring it doesn't matter to enough... When I went from o-ring to non o-ring on the SXV the wheel spun so freely it was amazing.
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Sep 9th, 2010, 5:51 am
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JDS S4RS
I ran 520 on my 1098 with the Driven carrier & aluminum sprocket. Also run a 520 on the Zx10. No probs.
Will it wear out faster? Probably.
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where do you get your aluminum sprockets?
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