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Chain Conversion 530 or 520?

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I've been looking at different chain setups an I was wondering if there was any reason to not run a 520 chain on my GS1000 instead of a 530..

I guess main reason is I can get a good RK 520 X-ring chain for $20-50 less than the same 530 chain and it's a bit lighter.. sprockets cost the same..

It'll take a JT Sprockets JTF512 front and a JTR1825 rear sprocket.

I don't need it for any other reason.. I'm still running stock wheels.
 
The rollers are wider on 530 so the sprockets and chain wear will be less. I get using 520 because it's narrow, some guys running a wide wheel/tire don't have much of a choice, but otherwise I'd go with 530.
 
also depends on if you're making upwards of 100hp or more... on the 1k.. i don't think you're making enough to break a 520, but you will definitely stretch it well before the 530 would. so you will end up spending more replacing chains in the long run than if you just bought 530s. I doubt you'd notice it with fuel mileage either. you'd also have to get new sprockets too.
 
I'm not convinced a 520 stretches more than a 530. I've been running a 520 Regina chain the last few years with Vortex sprockets and it's been the best wearing combo I've ever had on the bike.
 
I run a DID 520 with a Supersprox on my FZ1, it has almost 5000 miles on it with no stretching what so ever. I have to agree with Billy I am not convinced the 520 stretches any more than the 530. The argument has always been that a 520 is designed is for racing. I dont think the average guy could put racing stress on a chain. IMO I think it comes down to personal preference.
 
i agree on some things but i dont agree regina is weak, there solid pin chains are expencive but strong!
520 are used on dirt bike and are very strong, i dont know where you would get a 520 from though, except from those guys ,, and as for oiling a chain i dont agreee with there right way
to do it right you would need to take the chain off and oil it, then you wouldnt get any on your tire
i think o rings are just money for nothing,re oil an chain and the o rings will keep the oil from getting where it needs to be, and there heavier not stronger than other chains
to each his own though
 
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