520 Conversion - WHAT? WHY?

[PIMPMYFZR]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... .m20.l1116
is this the type of chain im lookin for for my 520 sprockets? and is there anywhere else that has better deals these things are krazy 100 for a gold chain .. like im going to the jewelry store .. LOL2

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cmon fellas i need a chain but cant figure out what i want . will a 520 standard chain work .? i see the mxz ones but are they for motocross only or what?
dunno

[ragedigital]

PIMP : That is the chain I have, but I have them with 120 links.

[PIMPMYFZR]

PIMP : That is the chain I have, but I have them with 120 links.

you have the one on the link or mxz one , ? how many links are you using ?

[ragedigital]

I run RK GB520XSO chains with 120 links and clip link.

darrin

[PIMPMYFZR]

I run RK GB520XSO chains with 120 links and clip link.

darrin

thanks rage just picked one up for 64 bucks .. dont sound to bad eh

[ragedigital]

That's pretty good.

The conversion kits with 2 sprockets and a chain are $160, so you did really well buying it separate.

darrin

[PIMPMYFZR]

I think I got it about ten bucks cheaper then retail. Almost got a whole kit on eBay for under 50 and got sniped by last minute

[fzrbrandon]

Hi everybody,

I was wondering if anyone knew if the same length chain for the FZR600 520 conversion kit would work on an FZR600 with a '90 FZR400 Deltabox swingarm. I guess the 400 swinger is a bit shorter so I wasn't sure. I'm planning on going with 14/47 for gearing.

Thanks in advance!
Brandon

[reelrazor]

Hi everybody,

I was wondering if anyone knew if the same length chain for the FZR600 520 conversion kit would work on an FZR600 with a '90 FZR400 Deltabox swingarm. I guess the 400 swinger is a bit shorter so I wasn't sure. I'm planning on going with 14/47 for gearing.

Thanks in advance!
Brandon

How much shorter is the '400 swingarm?

All 5xx series chains have a 5/8" pitch (pin to pin length). If you knew the swinger was 1 1/4" shorter then you could figure that the chain you would need would be -4links (2x5/8" on each run of the chain)

[fzrbrandon]

Hi everybody,

I was wondering if anyone knew if the same length chain for the FZR600 520 conversion kit would work on an FZR600 with a '90 FZR400 Deltabox swingarm. I guess the 400 swinger is a bit shorter so I wasn't sure. I'm planning on going with 14/47 for gearing.

Thanks in advance!
Brandon

How much shorter is the '400 swingarm?

All 5xx series chains have a 5/8" pitch (pin to pin length). If you knew the swinger was 1 1/4" shorter then you could figure that the chain you would need would be -4links (2x5/8" on each run of the chain)

Hey reelrazor,

I'm not sure how much shorter it is yet since it's still on it's way. I'll have to check it out once I get it. To measure, would I go from the center of the main pivot to the center of the axle (with the axle placed center)? I guess that would give a good apples to apples comparison. Or is it better to start at the center of the front sprocket? I figure main pivot to axle would be fine since the distance from the front sprocket to the pivot point on the frame is obviously the same regardless of which swingarm is on there (duh).

Thanks for your help!
Brandon

[reelrazor]

Swinger pivot to axle should be good 'cause the countershaft to pivot distance won't change.

[fzrbrandon]

Swinger pivot to axle should be good 'cause the countershaft to pivot distance won't change.

Sweet. Thanks again.

Brandon

[FZR_600_90]

Is a 520 conversion enough to lift the front wheel on gas ? Never tried to do wheelie but im wondering ?

[willandrip]

Six years later; not a bad thread resurrection I suppose.

The 520 conversion is for chain/sprocket replacement.

The gear ratio is altered by swapping the front/rear sprocket teeth numbers not the gauge of the chain/sprockets.

By using 520 rather than 530 you only gain a slight increase in responsiveness nothing like enough to compare to a gearing reduction.

[ragedigital]

Is a 520 conversion enough to lift the front wheel on gas ? Never tried to do wheelie but im wondering ?

If you want to lift the front wheel on the FZR, it all really depends on your weight, but you're probably looking at a 14 tooth front /54 tooth rear or something similar. Course, you gas mileage will suffer.

Darrin