Chain and sprockets

[josbourn1]

noob questions, sorry for the hassle. im new to chain, had shaft till now. my bike supposedly has a 520 conversion on it, i dont know how to verify this for one. i need to replace chain and sprockets cheaply, any ideas? should i go with 520 or go back to stock?

like i said, im a total newb!
thanks a ton for any help.

[Target30]

if you have ever seen a 530 chain, you would know if you have a 520 or not. The 520 is quite a bit lighter and skinnier than the 530. if you want to take a measurement of across the chain(link) we can probably tell you what you have. as for cheaply, the 530 is goiong to be less, but for the price difference, the 520 is really worth it.

[sweekster]

I have seen the 520 swap done on a 1k but with all the torque that motor makes going with 530 (which is also a conversion on the 1000 since stock is the oddball 532) is a better choice if you ask me. I'm running a 530 setup with STEEL sprockets front and rear on my 1000. I'm for things lasting a very a long time and that setup will last a lot longer than a 520 setup with aluminum sprockets unless your racing the bike. If so, then go with a 520.

[Target30]

my bad, i didnt see where it was a 1000, im running a piddly little 600, sweek knows what he talkin bout

[josbourn1]

thanks.

my sprockets are 7mm wide. between 1/4 and 5/16 inch.

[josbourn1]

update!!!

got everything apart and measured. sprockets are apprx 9/32 wide and chain is 3/8 between rails. from all that i could find its a 530, not the 520 i was told.

thanks everyone for the assistance.pics soon!!!

[sweekster]

Glad to hear it. Stick with the 530 and you'll be fine. And no worry about the newbie questions...we were all newbies once. Ask away.

[mossy1200]

Im just ordering 520 conversion for racing and have a almost new 530 on 16/49 with did x ring chain and sprokets for sale.
The gearing is optimium acceleration and top speed at 11000rpm is 250kmph which is 155mph
$60 plus freight if you want them.
They have done 6 race days and have been lubed every race.
The equiv of about 400miles use.
Not stretch etc
Let me know thanks
Cheers Steve

[josbourn1]

wish i seen this sooner, i just ordered steel 520 sprockets and and x-ring chain. if i come up with some extra cash i may get yours anyway for spare. thanks a ton

[mossy1200]

wish i seen this sooner, i just ordered steel 520 sprockets and and x-ring chain. if i come up with some extra cash i may get yours anyway for spare. thanks a ton

No worries
I have not ordered mine yet as im waiting on freight quote.
What brand did you get etc.

Cheers Steve

[josbourn1]

I got a DS drilled 520 16t front, JT 47 steel rear, bike master x ring chain. All 520

[mossy1200]

I got a DS drilled 520 16t front, JT 47 steel rear, bike master x ring chain. All 520

Good as if you hear of anyone after 16/49 jt sprokets and xring did point them my direction.
Thanks Steve