520 Chain conversion

[stuck]

I'm new to this site and am wondering if anyone has done a 520 chain conversion? My chain & sprockets are due for renewal and cant help but think the 530 is a little oversized and a expensive.

[BearKat]

No but I plan on doing it to mine.

[Knucklehead]

You can get an OE replacement 530 RK chain and Vortex sprocket kit from Bike Bandit for $116. I don't think that's overly expensive. Cheaper than the 520 conversion kits I've seen on Ebay.

[durtyspeed]

I can see the performance increase by using the 520 but it won't last as long as the 530 in my opinion. I think it would stretch and wear out faster.

[stuck]

I hardly ever ride the thing so wear is not an issue. I'm more of a off road rider and looking at the tensile strengths and wear of modern d.i.d. chains they are prob as strong as a 530 from 15 years ago.

[md86]

Didn't we JUST have this out like a week ago ?

[stuck]

What was the outcome?

[crazymofo]

search for it mate.

cheers.joe.

PS. i dont know the outcome.. i just stick with the 530 chains.. something about 12 psi and a 750cc

[Knucklehead]

http://www.katriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16510