520 kit shopping

gr0undz3r0 · 05-02-2006, 12:13 AM

I looking for a 520 kit for my 02 954. I want to keep it close if not stock. Any good places I should check?
Thanx.

Hammer · 05-02-2006, 12:19 AM

Try the site sponsors. They are located in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Be careful of the ones on e-bay, they are cheaper for a reason. Cheap chains cost you big time in the long run.

BDA116 · 05-02-2006, 12:23 AM

No need to buy it as a kit, unless the brands are what you want and the price is actually cheaper. You can buy the chain and sprockets individually.
If you're wanting to stay as close to stock as possible, stay with OEM gearing and go with steel sprockets.
Personal preference would be AFAM sprockets and DID chain, but there are other quality brands as well.

gr0undz3r0 · 05-02-2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

No need to buy it as a kit, unless the brands are what you want and the price is actually cheaper. You can buy the chain and sprockets individually.
If you're wanting to stay as close to stock as possible, stay with OEM gearing and go with steel sprockets.
Personal preference would be AFAM sprockets and DID chain, but there are other quality brands as well.

Ok - I will go that way. Thanx.

jakebudd · 05-02-2006, 10:10 PM

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/

Mojave954 · 05-02-2006, 10:16 PM

http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/1.4

excellent peeps and prices

gr0undz3r0 · 05-03-2006, 11:31 AM

nice thanx fellas

New954RRider · 05-03-2006, 2:23 PM

i got vortex sprockets and rk x-ring chain from sumofallparts.net

MocosoLoco · 05-03-2006, 7:40 PM

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Originally Posted by New954RRider

i got vortex sprockets and rk x-ring chain from sumofallparts.net

I also have a 03 954RR!!

I used to have a 02 954RR till I went down and total it

My question; My 02 used to be able to go all the way up to 90mph, or close to it, in 1st gear...I loved it!!....and all it had was a Akropavic bolt-on and nothing else as far as I am concerned...But my 03 now sounds like its going to blow up at about 45 to 60 and I find myself shifting way to quick, I feel like I am on a 600...Can you give me some feedback on how your bike was before you changed the sprocket and chain please? Also, I am not sure how this sprocket & chain thing works...stuff like 1 up or 2 down, can you help me out understanding this, thank you!

RRWANTR · 05-03-2006, 7:46 PM

Is this 03 used? If so, the previous owner probably put different gearing on it....

MocosoLoco · 05-03-2006, 8:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Is this 03 used? If so, the previous owner probably put different gearing on it....

This is a used 03, got it about a month ago. But he never mentioned anything about making any changes other then the 2 bros racing bolt-on, everything else is suppose to be stock. Now that you say that, 954RR's are suppose to go that fast stock?...meaning up to almost 90mph stock! If so I have some questions that need answers from this dude, thanks for the feedback!!

New954RRider · 05-04-2006, 3:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MocosoLoco

This is a used 03, got it about a month ago. But he never mentioned anything about making any changes other then the 2 bros racing bolt-on, everything else is suppose to be stock. Now that you say that, 954RR's are suppose to go that fast stock?...meaning up to almost 90mph stock! If so I have some questions that need answers from this dude, thanks for the feedback!!

954 are supposed to have a very tall first gear, now that i have changed the sprockets and chain there is a big difference and most noticable in the lower gears. i went with -1/+1 because i didnt want to loose too much off the top end, you will also need a speedohealer because the milage and speedo-meter will be off by a few mph. yes i do find myself going through the gears much faster, thats just because i am able to get up to certains speeds and rpms much faster now, then compared to stock.

gr0undz3r0 · 05-06-2006, 9:49 PM

is -1/+1 pretty close to stock. I mean i want be as close as i can get - i hate to lose top end. But i do want to change it from stock. so is -1/+1 the best route.
EDIT
I found some other threads and a spread sheet.
And on Knee draggers . come i got some info.
So is stock 16/43??? (according to kneedragers)
so -1/+1= 15/44 = final gearing of 2.933
compared to 16/43 = final gearing of 2.688
Thank fellas im ordering somehting tonight - woot!

gr0undz3r0 · 05-07-2006, 1:07 AM

well maybe ill order tommorow.
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Thanx

gr0undz3r0 · 05-07-2006, 6:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gr0undz3r0

well maybe ill order tommorow.
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Thanx

bumpage

BDA116 · 05-07-2006, 7:58 PM

Yes, standard is 16/43, and yes a -1/+1 config would be a good choice.

gr0undz3r0 · 05-08-2006, 1:21 AM

Great Thanks
Just ordered from kneedraggers.com
Good price.

ALVAROG1983 · 05-08-2006, 3:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gr0undz3r0

Great Thanks
Just ordered from kneedraggers.com
Good price.

did you get the whole kit or just sprocketswanting to find out if i change the gearing for example 15\44 sprockets only, can i use the same stock chain
16\43 thanks for the help plan on getting it done on my 929 bought just bought a chain don't really plan on buying a other one.

emazens · 09-11-2006, 12:58 PM

For more general performance information about 520 conversions click here:
This fits all of the 929 and 954 models and increases power response across the rev range. Dyno tests prove that you can reach peak torque and HP an average of .4 seconds faster than stock!
Stock Sprocket sizes are 16 tooth front 43 tooth rear which has a final drive ratio of 2.69 The optimum ratio is 15 tooth front 45 tooth rear which has a final drive ratio of 3.00
will it loose top speed ??? is it worth having this kit ?

nedro · 09-11-2006, 1:53 PM

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Originally Posted by emazens

For more general performance information about 520 conversions click here:
This fits all of the 929 and 954 models and increases power response across the rev range. Dyno tests prove that you can reach peak torque and HP an average of .4 seconds faster than stock!
Stock Sprocket sizes are 16 tooth front 43 tooth rear which has a final drive ratio of 2.69 The optimum ratio is 15 tooth front 45 tooth rear which has a final drive ratio of 3.00
will it loose top speed ??? is it worth having this kit ?

What are you using the bike for???
If you're gonna use it on a freeway, I'd say NO!
If you're gonna use it on a track, I'd say, test it to see if that is what you want at the track you are on.
If you're gonna use it for city riding, I'd say sure, why not.

qoelet · 09-11-2006, 6:53 PM

So what would you guys recommend for short tracks (with short straightaways)? In the two tracks I ride i can't get past fourth gear on the 929 with stock gearing before it's braking time. , and there's a couple of turns that have to be made in 1st gear.

abtech · 09-11-2006, 7:39 PM

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Originally Posted by emazens

For more general performance information about 520 conversions click here:
This fits all of the 929 and 954 models and increases power response across the rev range. Dyno tests prove that you can reach peak torque and HP an average of .4 seconds faster than stock!
Stock Sprocket sizes are 16 tooth front 43 tooth rear which has a final drive ratio of 2.69 The optimum ratio is 15 tooth front 45 tooth rear which has a final drive ratio of 3.00
will it loose top speed ??? is it worth having this kit ?

Optimum for what? That is about the stupidest thing I have read on this sight since Stegen's 11K in neutral post . . .

emazens · 09-12-2006, 1:29 PM

dude i dont know about the optimum i just copy and paste from ebay the item description about the ratio

anyways i was told if i go -1 in front sprocket it will be as if like i added +3 in the back

so i guess going -1/+2 it will be torquy

nedro · 09-12-2006, 2:51 PM

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Originally Posted by emazens

dude i dont know about the optimum i just copy and paste from ebay the item description about the ratio

anyways i was told if i go -1 in front sprocket it will be as if like i added +3 in the back

so i guess going -1/+2 it will be torquy

How many years/miles have you ridden?
Why not just ride the hell out of what you have? You will only get better doing so.
Going down 1 up front on a street bike is for chumps! Why would you want the bike reving at 6000 rpm at freeway speed (Legal freeway speed!)?
BTW, torquey? WTF! DOWNSHIFT!
This bike will power wheelie in three gears. Why do you need a fouth?
I just can't figure some people out.

187mustang · 09-14-2006, 2:30 PM

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Originally Posted by New954RRider

i got vortex sprockets and rk x-ring chain from sumofallparts.net

I have had this combo on my zx-6r and loved it and currently have a vortex sprockets and a RK x-ring chain on my 929 with no complaints. I bought a quick acceleration kit from my buddy at the dealer it came with the right lenght chain, -1 front sprocket and stock rear and cost me $172