520 chain conversion
 

Looking for opions on 520 chains for racing, what breed are you running? I'm going to buy a 520 with 45 & 46 rear sprokets and 15 & 16 fronts but don't know what breed, where to buy and how much to pay??? Do you buy o-ring x-ring?


Thanks in advance.

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

I use Tsubaki X-Ring Chains and Renthal Sprockets. All from B&C Express. I have 14&15's for the front and 44,45,46 for the rear. Pretty much covers everything. However remember to leave an extra link in the chain over standard Suzuki recomendations. I didnt do this and the first time I tried fitting a 15-46 it wouldnt go. Or get two chains and a breaker.

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

B&C will have all what you need plus they are very quick at postage! i use regina chain and renthal sprockets on my race bike.

;)

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

I can't see any situation that you'd need a 16 front for as 15-44 is stock gearing and theres no reason to go taller than this even at places like Snetterton.

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

I was just told to get those sprockets by the guy I bought my bike from.

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

We use a 16 -42 at the North west!!!!:smt047

Dont spose that helps though?!?!:smt015

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

For track riding I'd go for a selection of 14t and 15t for the front plus 44t, 45t and 46t for the rear. This covers every combination we use in the minitwins as Sideshow mentioned above.

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

As soon as I can, I will be there!!! thats the ultimate, been going to the northwest since I was a nipper, promised myself I'd race there within the next 3 years. :smt026:smt026:smt026:smt026:smt026

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

those will do you at the circuits here.
;)

Re: 520 chain conversion
 

why use a 16-42? Surely that is the same as a 15-45?Suppose it may be better on chain wear but that is thw only benefit I can see.