I am gonna go 14-49 or 50 on my 05 750, what chain size will I need> what other opionion do you have on this setup. Doing it more for stunting, not highway use.
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The Kat uses a 530 chain. I don't think you'll have any problems with that setup. I used a 13/48 on my 600 last year, and it was wicked-fun around the city. (17.8% change in final drive ratio) Seeing as how your change is only 11.7% off of the stock ratio, you should still be able to venture out on long rides, and hit the highway without having to run excessive RPM.....
That being said, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the newfound torque, especially if yer stunting. Wear some good gear! :PFrankenKat 1216
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Re: Chain Size
Originally posted by cexoduskI am gonna go 14-49 or 50 on my 05 750, what chain size will I need> what other opionion do you have on this setup. Doing it more for stunting, not highway use.www.scrmotorcycles.com www.katanaOutlet.com
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Re: Chain Size
Originally posted by BRAUNSTEIN82they got a kit you can buy that converts to a 520 chain (which is better),
#520 chains are better if you need to par down the weight of the chain for drag racing or track events, or for performance at the expense of longevity.
#530 chains are usually better for real world riders, where the weight penalty of a few ounces aren't as critical, but the extra width makes for a better chain/sprocket interface (less sprocket wear), less pressure between sprocket/dirt/o-rings (less grinding debris into the o-rings under pressure) and often a significantly longer lifespan.
The real secret is to get the word straight from the horse's mouth -- talk to the chain manufacturers and see what they recommend for your bike. Many manufacturers built 3 or 4 different grades of sealed-ring #520 and 4 to 9 different grades of sealed-ring #530 chains, and without a guide or insider reference, you might end up taking a chain designed specifically for racing (lighter parts, but an expected lifespan of well under 1000 miles), or dirt-bikes (light bike and don't go high/triple-digit speeds, but ingest lots of dirt), instead of one designed for hauling around a heavy Kat at highway speeds.
Cheers,
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yeah they are good guys, i've met them all personally. They live about an hour from me and I bought my first lowers from them the one's i had brand new looking before i layed my bike down at a low speed and tore them up. 2 days after putting them on no less. lol stuff happens.
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