Member Contributer gstanfield Posted August 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 2, 2009 Well, simple question. I was just wondering if anyone has done the 520 conversion and if so was there any noticable difference and was it worth doing? I know they make a decent amount of difference on some high revving, light weight bikes, but on these heavy relatively low rpm bikes I'm just curious if it's an actual improvement or just a way to spend some money for fun. Thanks, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedowneaster Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hi George, Good question, I really dont know the answer but I think that it was talked about a few times in a previous thread. See what a search of that topic will get you. Anyway going to a 520 chain and sprocket has to help at least a little, it would be easier for the bike to accelerate the lighter weight assembly,but I guess what you really want to know is can you feel it in the " seat of your pants". ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted August 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 2, 2009 I think its just a case of "be like the racers" syndrome. I'm not even convinced an aluminum sprocket is necessary on a streetbike VFR. That's just me, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 You can run a 520 set-up on the VFR, but it will wear very rapidly (vs 530/steel)on the heavy VFR if you ride hard IMO, track VFR then yes I would run them. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted August 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 2, 2009 I haven't seen any noticeable difference. Price was the same as the 530 kit and the RK 520 seems to be wearing fine over the first 4K miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I haven't seen any noticeable difference. Price was the same as the 530 kit and the RK 520 seems to be wearing fine over the first 4K miles. 4k time to replace them! :rolleyes: j/k Interested to see how long they last for you, I know aluminum sprockets seem to not stand up near as well as steel ones on any bike. :cool: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted August 2, 2009 Forum CEO Share Posted August 2, 2009 Unless your one of those guys who is looking to make the ultimate lite bike, squeezing out every ounce of wieght you can for some purpose only you can fathom - no its not. If you want your chain and sprockets to last stick with the 530! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trickster Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 no, only if you want to spend more money by saving $30 bucks. (the 520 chain is cheaper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) you didnt save anything , 520's will not hold up on a vfr , go ahead and order a 530 and steel (now) for a back up they barely hold up on 30 horse bikes Edited August 2, 2009 by spud786 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gstanfield Posted August 3, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 3, 2009 Cool, that pretty much sums up what I was thinking it would. With a bike this heavy the diff will not be noticable and will only result in lower life. I just had to ask. Right now I am runnign a 45 tooth steel rear instead of aluminum as I like things to last a long time and this is the first chain drive street bike I've had for quite some time now. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gap Trash Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I don't know much about 520 vs. 530 I do know that aluminum sprockets are bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted August 3, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 3, 2009 I ran a AFAM Al hard anodized rear sprocket with no complaints on wear. Sprocket still looked good when I took it off. Replaced it with a steel rear this time and do notice a bit more drive snatch off throttle to on. My guess is the 520 would be fine and maybe make the bike shift and accelerate smoother. Is it worth it? For my riding I think I'd go with the stock fitment and lighter tri-metal rear sprocket next time. VFR is a street bike first and not the best track toy. So unless you are trying to convert it to a pure sport or track bike I'd steer away from the lighter/weaker setup. Then again I'd like to see you do it and give a ride report to us. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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