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Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 1:34:17 PM

MS600F4i

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I want to change my front sprocket from 16 to 15. My question is should I just get a front sprocket or get kit to change from 525 to 520 and if I should why? Thanks fro any info

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RE: Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 2:46:43 PM

doncollins

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Depends on what your riding style is. If you like stunting, quick take offs and street riding, the 525 will last longer and you will not see any benefits from the 520.

If you like speeds in the 120+ and ... well, that's about all the 520 is good for. That and shorten life.

Simple and cheap upgrade.... so the -1 or -2 in the front and you will be happy. Now, if you like stunting or wheelies.... just do the -1 front and +3 or 4 in the rear. -2 in the front will help keep the front end down by making the wheel base a little longer.

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RE: Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 6:35:00 PM

MS600F4i

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quote:

ORIGINAL: doncollins

Depends on what your riding style is. If you like stunting, quick take offs and street riding, the 525 will last longer and you will not see any benefits from the 520.

If you like speeds in the 120+ and ... well, that's about all the 520 is good for. That and shorten life.

Simple and cheap upgrade.... so the -1 or -2 in the front and you will be happy. Now, if you like stunting or wheelies.... just do the -1 front and +3 or 4 in the rear. -2 in the front will help keep the front end down by making the wheel base a little longer.

Thanks don, I think I'll just get the front sprocket. I'm probably going to get a Vortex, what do you think

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RE: Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 6:40:55 PM

MS600F4i

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I forgot to mention, it's $40

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RE: Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 6:52:40 PM

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I went to the 15 got at HONDA dealer for $27.00. WOW what a differance it is like a differant bike. Wheelies really fast and easy in 1st dont snap the gas might go over on your A**. I found out it will either break the rear lose or the front end comes up in 1st. It will come up in 2nd to. Not really into wheelies on motorcycle to much to lose if something goes wrong.$$$ So have fun but (BE SAFE).

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RE: Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 6:55:56 PM

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ORIGINAL: 04CBR600RR

I went to the 15 got at HONDA dealer for $27.00. WOW what a differance it is like a differant bike. Wheelies really fast and easy in 1st dont snap the gas might go over on your A**. I found out it will either break the rear lose or the front end comes up in 1st. It will come up in 2nd to. Not really into wheelies on motorcycle to much to lose if something goes wrong.$$$ So have fun but (BE SAFE).

What brand did you get

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RE: Another sprocket question - 1/29/2006 9:24:06 PM

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Sun Star is what is on the package.

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/21/2006 4:59:17 PM

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I just went to -1/+2 on my '05 F4i and WOW!

Power is awesome, although I am sure it is killing my gas mileage and my top speed is like 135mph now, the power and acceleration and response is just plain awesome.

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/21/2006 5:40:41 PM

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-1 will wear the chain faster than +3 in the rear. -2 will wear the chain super fast.
as far as the 520...get a really good chain, like the DID and you will be ok with wear.

i gots the 520 in my garage...waiting for the current set up of -1 to croak on me but DID is so bomb, the chain just won't quit mang!
once it does though...it's all about the +3 and 520 baby!

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/21/2006 8:03:00 PM

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I just installed the vortex -1/+2 with an RK 520 X-chain....how much "wear" are we talkin? I rode my stock 525 chain for over 9000 miles and didn't notice any issues....am i gonna have problems with the 520??

-Adam

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/21/2006 10:52:25 PM

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anyone??? lol

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/22/2006 3:42:23 PM

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does it matter if its an RR or an F4i when you're buying them? im on www.parts411.com and all i see it for is for the F4

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/23/2006 10:46:55 AM

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yo mang...my RK chain lasted me like 2K and started to stretch...mah first chain lasted like 16K, but i was just cheapa$$ and kept adjusting it every week but the POS was jacked!

i may have just gotten a horrible RK or something....i now have a DID and it's been on for like evers mang! like...since 22K...so like 16K ago and still looks awesome!

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/23/2006 5:35:53 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Tahoe SC

-1 will wear the chain faster than +3 in the rear. -2 will wear the chain super fast.
as far as the 520...get a really good chain, like the DID and you will be ok with wear.

i gots the 520 in my garage...waiting for the current set up of -1 to croak on me but DID is so bomb, the chain just won't quit mang!
once it does though...it's all about the +3 and 520 baby!

1 other thing to think about on -1 front or + back is whether you want to shorten wheel base of lengthen...going -1 front = longer wheel base...so if wanting to bring front end up go up in back...

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RE: Another sprocket question - 2/23/2006 5:52:49 PM

SquireSCA

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Well, today I went out for a long ride with the -1/+2 gearing. Gas mileage blows, but awesome power down low. In 6th, the RPM is almost exactly the speed. 70mph was 6900rpm, and this is after correcting things with a speedo.

So I am betting that my top speed is 135mph now, tops. Maybe I could redline with the lowered gearing, meaning a theoretical 140mph top speed if I had no head wind.

I was at 125mph and about 12,500 on the tach and had to back down as I was running out of road. But, max power is around 12,500 rpm and only being at 125mph at max power in top gear is kinda low.

I like the extra power, but I am undecided if I like it overall. I mean, there are times when cruising on the highway at 7500rpm to keep up with traffic is annoying, and it does bother me to lose 20mph on top. I might be better doing a 520 conversion with stock gear ratios and learning to just keep the revs up.

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