$409 chain!

[DingDong]

The 532 chain for my RF is $409... can you believe that sh@t!:doh:
it's cheaper to buy a complete kit (sprockets & chain) in a 530 for $287

I might just buy a new bike instead...

[riffer]

Hey Wayne.

Word on the RF list is you'd have to be a bloody mug to put a 532 on.

Go the 530. :yes:

Moto Mart advertise a 530 conversion set in their catalogue. I'm sure you could find something at an even sharper price if you look.

[DingDong]

Hey Wayne.

Word on the RF list is you'd have to be a bloody mug to put a 532 on.

Go the 530. :yes:

Moto Mart advertise a 530 conversion set in their catalogue. I'm sure you could find something at an even sharper price if you look.

Thanx riffer... I havent looked around yet, hope santa gets me the kit for xmas:banana:

[R1madness]

Just make sure you dont be too cheap and buy a shitter that will break and do a lot of damage to your cases. Stick with oring at least and solid bishes not rolled.

[DingDong]

Just make sure you dont be too cheap and buy a shitter that will break and do a lot of damage to your cases. Stick with oring at least and solid bishes not rolled.

Sounds like you've been there, done that?

[riffer]

Just make sure you dont be too cheap and buy a shitter that will break and do a lot of damage to your cases. Stick with oring at least and solid bishes not rolled.
Good point dude.

From memory the one that Moto Mart were advertising (530 chain + both sprockets) was an O-ring chain. X-ring would be cooler but they didn't offer it. Not too sure why. Surely the chain would be a similar length to a GSXR1100. Though maybe it's a bit longer.

Does anyone else know if there's a decent 530 conversion with an X-ring chain for the RF900?

[DingDong]

The kit I was looking at was an o-ring, RF has factory 110 links I think

[R1madness]

Sounds like you've been there, done that?
Nope but being an ex mechanic and wrecker i have seen lots that have......
Haha that should read soild bushes.......

[MacD]

The kit I was looking at was an o-ring, RF has factory 110 links I think

The Motomail catalogue lists both a DID and an RK 530 X-ring conversion kit for the RF900. Give them a call for an up to date price (0800 MOTOMAIL (http://www.motomail.co.nz/)).

My RF had the conversion done before I bought it.

[DingDong]

The Motomail catalogue lists both a DID and an RK 530 X-ring conversion kit for the RF900. Give them a call for an up to date price (0800 MOTOMAIL (http://www.motomail.co.nz/)).

My RF had the conversion done before I bought it.
will do... thanx

[WINJA]

will do... thanx
CALL CYCLETREADS ON AUCKS NTH SHORE , MIGHT BE WORTH A TRIP

[DingDong]

CALL CYCLETREADS ON AUCKS NTH SHORE , MIGHT BE WORTH A TRIP
BLOODY CHAIN WILL BREAK ON THE WAY, HAVE TO STAY IN NGARUAWAHIA AND END UP PAINTING RUSTY ROOFS TO PAY FOR MY BOARD:doh:
HAHA, YEAH I'LL GIVE THEM A CALL TOMORROW TOO.

[duckman]

word on the street is that you should convert to shaft drive. You get 110 + horsepower extra and the chicks dig it ..... :blip:

[ManDownUnder]

The 532 chain for my RF is $409... can you believe that sh@t!:doh:
it's cheaper to buy a complete kit (sprockets & chain) in a 530 for $287

I might just buy a new bike instead...

Go for the kit - I did and it's fine! Bloody good value actually...

[MrMelon]

Slightly off topic, but what are the advantages of going to a different sized chain?

[kerryg]

Slightly off topic, but what are the advantages of going to a different sized chain?

Lower cost and you save weight. Modern 530 chains are plenty strong enough

[ManDownUnder]

word on the street is that you should convert to shaft drive. You get 110 + horsepower extra and the chicks dig it ..... :blip:

I don't fancy my shaft being anywhere NEAR a spinning back whel... thanks all the same...

[emaN]

got my 530 kit sent over from the UK.. Will check the spec's tonight for ya.. I know, a true rider should know this off by heart...but after a while numbers and acronyms get all mixed up!

[DingDong]

got my 530 kit sent over from the UK.. Will check the spec's tonight for ya.. I know, a true rider should know this off by heart...but after a while numbers and acronyms get all mixed up!

I know what you mean... cheers

[DingDong]

word on the street is that you should convert to shaft drive. You get 110 + horsepower extra and the chicks dig it ..... :blip:

Quack, quack...:blink:

[scumdog]

The 532 chain for my RF is $409... can you believe that sh@t!:doh:
it's cheaper to buy a complete kit (sprockets & chain) in a 530 for $287

I might just buy a new bike instead...

And I thought a new belt was expensive!! Still ya got to have them eh?

[DingDong]

And I thought a new belt was expensive!! Still ya got to have them eh?

A 530 chain is only $200... 532??????? who knows why:blink:

[F5 Dave]

Lower cost and you save weight. Modern 530 chains are plenty strong enough

on my YZF I plumbed for a 520 setup from 532. Why? Saved 1 & 1/4 kg of spinning weight & if it is good enough for a racing GSXR1000 then should be ok for my 750.

Word of warning I spent the extra & got Afam sprockets (ally rear, steel better for wear, but top dollar ally ones are worlds better than cheap ally) & DID Xring chain.

[Warr]

I know you arent asking, but I'll tell you anyway...
I got an RK 530, RX-Ring Chain. for $140 for the VFR. Not the size you are talking about but seemed way cheaper than anyone else was offering.

[Lou Girardin]

And I thought a new belt was expensive!! Still ya got to have them eh?

It's fitting those damn belts that's expensive, that and the breakages that always happen at the back of nowhere.

[F5 Dave]

I hear they amusingly fire themselves at the people following you, which has got to be funny as all hell, but then you are unable to make a getaway:lol:

[emaN]

Hope this helps bro:
chain = DID 530 Gold X-ring, 110 links
front sprkt = 15 tooth (tried a 14th for a while;but original seems more suited overall)
rear sprkt = 43 tooth
both sprkts alloy
got it off Busters : www.busters-accessories.co.uk
got a mate in London to send it on for me; couldn't believe local prices here in NZ! we're being ripped off in so many ways, but you only realise once you've travelled/lived overseas.

[Ducman]

Mostly weight.. lighter chain lighter sprockets, trade off is more strech less strenght

[SimJen]

Slightly off topic, but what are the advantages of going to a different sized chain?

Weight, and especially friction losses. Puts more power to the wheel.