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Does a 520 Sprocket Conversion Kit Really Increase Power?
Does a 520 Sprocket
Conversion Kit Increase Power?
The answer to this question has been much debated, but the
short answer is yes. In today’s world of
advancing motorcycle parts technology, manufacturers are consistently producing
a better, stronger and lighter product. So
where does this technology come into play?
If you take a stock 1000cc bike for example that comes with a 530
sprocket and chain on it, keep the gearing the same and swap it out for a 520
sprocket and chain kit, you are in essence reducing the weight of the drive
train. Most modern 520 chains, are
strong enough for most motorcycles sizes, and weight considerably less than
their 530 counterparts.
Let’s look at the chain first. We will use the EK MVXZ 530 and EK MVXZ 520
chains in the comparison. The specs on
the EK MVXZ 530 chains are said to have a tensile strength of 9,900lbs with a
weight of 5lbs 7.6ozs. The EK MVXZ 520
chain has a tensile strength of 9,000 and a weight of 4lbs 15ozs. They are both rated at the same max cc of
1000cc but as you can see, the 520 chain is almost 1/2lb lighter than the 530
chain. This weight reduction affects
your rotational mass and has quite an effect on the power being transferred to
the rear wheels.
Superstreetbike.com did a good right up and dyno on the 530
vs 520 sprocket kits and found that an increase in horsepower and torque was
found. Althuogh it might not be a huge
increase, every little bit helps and you will eventually need a new chain and
sprocket kit so why not make it a 520 Sprocket & Chain conversion kit.
Drive Chains & Sprockets -- CLICK HERE
Cone Engineering 12" Shorty Stainless Mufflers
Galfer Wave Front & Rear Rotors
520 Motorcycle Sprocket & Chain Converions Kits Overview
Drive Systems DID RS7 Superlite Sprocket & Chain Kits
Honda CB350 & CB450 520 Sprocket & Chain Conversion Kits
- All Rear sprockets cut from 7075-T6 Areo Grade Aluminum
- All Front Sprocket are Case Hardened Steel
- Chains are modern O-Ring
- Custom colors available on the sprockets if you wish
- Custom colors are some of the chain options
Driven Racing D-Axis & TT Style Rearsets
Arrow GP2 Dark Edition Exhaust Released!!!!!!
Motogadet M-Blaze Disc Barend Turn Signals
The Motogadget M-Blaze Disc Barend Turn Signals
The Motogadget M-Blaze Disc Barend Turn Signal is the lastest generation of turn signal lights from Motogadget. The characteristics feature of the LED turn signals is the transparent light emitting disc on a compact aluminum base providing the harmonious finish of the handlebar end.
Motogadget M-Unit Digital Controller
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We use the Motogadget M-Units in all our builds and recommend them to every customer. Whether your looking to rewire your bike or to just simplify things, Motogadget has you covered.
Core Moto Stainless Brake Lines
Core Moto has joined the motorcycle brake industry and has taken it by storm. Core Moto Full brake line kits Front and rear lines with all bolts needed anodized to match the banjo color you specify. In our opinion this is the kit to get and that's why you'll see it on our shop bike on the main page! Core Moto quality is some of the best we have ever seen.
Not only does Core Moto produce OEM fornt & Rear brake line kits, but they will custom make lines for us to your specs. We currently have several Stunt Riders that we sponsor using Core Moto Lines they we have had custom built to their bike. Some of the riders currently using these lines are Combat Barbie and Gstodd Stunts (Gary Stoddard.) These lines were built with precision specs and outstanding quality we have come to expect from Core Moto.
Core Moto lines are made to highest quality standards in the industry and use to highest rated materials. Each line comes backed by their lifetime warranty and 100% made in the USA.
Core Moto stainless steel brake lines are made using only top grade materials and construction. Each line features an inner core Teflon® hose wrapped tightly in a cold drawn high tinsel 32 strand stainless steel braid. All lines are then coated with a flexible PVC outer shell for superior strength, corrosion resistance and abrasion protection. Available in 19 color options.
Line material from other companies may look the same but the real quality lies in the chemistry and composition of the materials being used.
Our Teflon® core stainless steel lines can be bent 18,000,000 times before rupture compared to only 750,000 bends of the standard PTFE used by some other companies.
Our Hoses have been batch tested to 18,000 psi without failure. (normal motorcycle braking pressure is 800 - 1,000 psi)
Most companies only test assemblies up to to 5,000 psi.
We choose to use line material that out performs industry standards.
CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION OF CORE MOTO BRAKE HERE -- CORE