View Full Version : Finished the 520 conversion...pics!
IQRaceworks
03-25-2008, 09:13 PM
Well, I decided to change my chain and sprockets to a 520 chain instead of the stock 530. I kept the gearing I had before (-1/+2)....and went with Sprocket Specialists sprockets (HD Aluminum Rear, Steel Front), and an EK 520 SRX Gold chain for some added "bling".
I want to thank Joe (Slowguy) for getting me a killer deal on the parts, and Chris (Firemann) for helping me out with his chain pin tool....without that thing, I would still be fighting with it!!
It was really pretty easy...I think it took me around 3 hours start to finish.
Here are a few pics.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1880/1009693s1cc0.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4854/1009695s2fm8.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4631/1009698s3de8.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7948/1009710s4jx0.jpg
All finished!
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9716/1009718s3oh9.jpg
Mr.Goodwrench
03-25-2008, 09:42 PM
same chain as me....good choice. :)
mrbodydrop
03-25-2008, 10:33 PM
Gotta love the simple look of Sprocket Specialist!! :D
repsolrob
03-25-2008, 10:50 PM
did it help as in feeling more power?
Firemann
03-25-2008, 10:55 PM
same chain as me....good choice. :)
LOL, all of us have the same chain. :)
No problem Ian, glad I could help.
Unregistered
03-26-2008, 06:07 AM
Should have made the wheel base a little longer. It would have made it more stable when leaned over.
Looks good never the less.
IQRaceworks
03-26-2008, 06:23 AM
Should have made the wheel base a little longer. It would have made it more stable when leaned over.
Looks good never the less.
Actually it was way past the "new chain" mark on the swingarm....so we had to pull another link out. Now it's just in front of the "new chain" mark. After it stretches a little...it should be right where it needs to be. It's about 1/8" inch more forward compared to how it was before.
IQRaceworks
03-26-2008, 06:23 AM
did it help as in feeling more power?
Not sure.....I just rode it up and down the street a few times to work the lube in real good. It sure is quiet though...you can't even hardly hear it.
JOS51700
03-26-2008, 07:33 AM
I saw a gal on a R6 with pink accents on it ride past me in a USBank parking lot on Glenstone, and her chain was quite dry. I heard it from 30-40 yards away.
I wish I could get the lube they put on new chains. That stuff is awesome!
Wessabi
03-26-2008, 07:49 AM
wonder if i can get my drive belt in a blingy gold...
=w=
Unregistered
03-26-2008, 08:30 AM
Actually it was way past the "new chain" mark on the swingarm....so we had to pull another link out. Now it's just in front of the "new chain" mark. After it stretches a little...it should be right where it needs to be. It's about 1/8" inch more forward compared to how it was before.
I wouldn't worry about a "new chain mark". I would have tried to get it about an 1/4" from all the way back. This way you still have a little room for it to stretch.
Oh well. What's done is done. I think you'll enjoy it.
IQRaceworks
03-26-2008, 09:26 AM
I saw a gal on a R6 with pink accents on it ride past me in a USBank parking lot on Glenstone, and her chain was quite dry. I heard it from 30-40 yards away.
I wish I could get the lube they put on new chains. That stuff is awesome!
I think they put white lithium grease on it from the factory....nasty, gooey stuff!
Sassybiker
03-26-2008, 09:35 AM
I saw a gal on a R6 with pink accents on it ride past me in a USBank parking lot on Glenstone, and her chain was quite dry. I heard it from 30-40 yards away.
I wish I could get the lube they put on new chains. That stuff is awesome!
hmmm I guess I better go tell the man in the back!:eek:
"The Kid"
03-26-2008, 10:16 AM
stupid question... whats the best way to get the grease from the chain and the gunked up oil off of the fairing? Is there some good stuff to use?
Unregistered
03-26-2008, 11:10 AM
WD-40 works well.
Tiffany
03-26-2008, 11:30 AM
WD-40 works well.
+1 ... works great. As soon as you spray it on the chain you'll see all the gunk start coming off.
Mr.Goodwrench
03-26-2008, 12:34 PM
stupid question... whats the best way to get the grease from the chain and the gunked up oil off of the fairing? Is there some good stuff to use?
acrysol
mrbodydrop
03-26-2008, 12:37 PM
stupid question... whats the best way to get the grease from the chain and the gunked up oil off of the fairing? Is there some good stuff to use?
avoid it by getting low sling lube :dblfng
timothy2003
03-26-2008, 01:20 PM
stupid question... whats the best way to get the grease from the chain and the gunked up oil off of the fairing? Is there some good stuff to use?
good ol' can of brake parts cleaner. its my best friend! but wd-40 does work really well too.
Firemann
03-26-2008, 01:39 PM
Unregistered, we took out that extra link because it wasn't even tightened yet and it was almost out of adjustment. It was either now or in a few weeks once it stretches a little.
I always use WD 40 to clean my chain, like Bri & Tiff said, I also use it to get the lube off my wheel and fairings.
Yikes! Brake parts cleaner can dry out those O rings, be careful with that stuff.
timothy2003
03-26-2008, 01:51 PM
Unregistered, we took out that extra link because it wasn't even tightened yet and it was almost out of adjustment. It was either now or in a few weeks once it stretches a little.
I always use WD 40 to clean my chain, like Bri & Tiff said, I also use it to get the lube off my wheel and fairings.
Yikes! Brake parts cleaner can dry out those O rings, be careful with that stuff.
well that sucks...that's what i was told to use...bastards..lol. how hard is it to install a new chain anyway..i'm pretty sure i'm gonna be needing a new one soon. and i might as well get new sprockets while i'm at it.
Firemann
03-26-2008, 01:53 PM
well that sucks...that's what i was told to use...bastards..lol. how hard is it to install a new chain anyway..i'm pretty sure i'm gonna be needing a new one soon. and i might as well get new sprockets while i'm at it.
Not hard if you have the right tools, let me know if you need a hand.
hell_razor
03-26-2008, 02:03 PM
It looks like you used a clip rather than a rivot to put the chain back...did you? I see a lot of boards recommending against clips, but not sure how much of a difference it would really make as long as the chain is kept maintained and you are smooth on the throttle (Chris!). :)
IQRaceworks
03-26-2008, 02:05 PM
Not hard if you have the right tools, let me know if you need a hand.
Yep....it's not really that hard at all if you have the right tools for the job. :D
IQRaceworks
03-26-2008, 02:07 PM
It looks like you used a clip rather than a rivot to put the chain back...did you? I see a lot of boards recommending against clips, but not sure how much of a difference it would really make as long as the chain is kept maintained and you are smooth on the throttle (Chris!). :)
If installed correctly...I don't see how a clip is going to come off....I think as long as you maintain the chain and check it every now and then, you will be fine. If it was a huge safety concern....the chain companies would not supply the clip master links with the new chains.
Firemann
03-26-2008, 02:53 PM
Yep you just gotta be SMOOTH hell_razor, lol :D
I've never had a problem with the clip, knock on wood!
mrbodydrop
03-26-2008, 02:55 PM
If installed correctly...I don't see how a clip is going to come off....I think as long as you maintain the chain and check it every now and then, you will be fine. If it was a huge safety concern....the chain companies would not supply the clip master links with the new chains.
Yep you just gotta be SMOOTH hell_razor, lol :D
I've never had a problem with the clip, knock on wood!
yep yep, I always have used clip style even on the stunt bikes without failure :D
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