Tales from the Emporium

**Monstaman** · 15th July 2009, 16:35

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

If you don't want the 14t front on the auction, I'd take it off your hands.

No worries, will look after you too, $2.00 sprocket $85.00 shipping

See if I get off the start line first, I really only want the 43T so the 41T is up for grabs too, can do a deal for any KB bros who wonna do something to benefit all.

**NordieBoy** · 16th July 2009, 09:06

Just got my 520 15t front sprocket, 22mm circlips, DID 520VX 120 link chain and a spare master link yesterday.

All ready to chop 10 links off for spares.

It'll be interesting to see how long it lasts as it a hell of a lot cheaper than the stock 525VM2 chain.

**Monstaman** · 16th July 2009, 09:39

Well I won the sprockets so I am going to 15/43 gearing for the longer wear with a bit of luck as the chain will be more relaxed on the 15T front, I have an interesting read on ratios and chain wear if anyone is interested or bored.

So I now have for sale

14T front 520
41T rear 525
48T rear 520

Nordie, you want the 14T?, I have your name on it if you want it.

**NordieBoy** · 16th July 2009, 10:43

Originally Posted by Monstaman

Well I won the sprockets so I am going to 15/43 gearing for the longer wear with a bit of luck as the chain will be more relaxed on the 15T front, I have an interesting read on ratios and chain wear if anyone is interested or bored.

So I now have for sale

14T front 520
41T rear 525
48T rear 520

Nordie, you want the 14T?, I have your name on it if you want it.

Def. want the 14t.
How worn is the 48 rear?

**NordieBoy** · 16th July 2009, 10:43

Originally Posted by Monstaman

I have an interesting read on ratios and chain wear if anyone is interested or bored.

I'm interested and bored

**Monstaman** · 16th July 2009, 11:05

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I'm interested and bored

K, will post it on separate thread.... grab a crate and some pies

What is a fair price for the sprocket?

**NordieBoy** · 16th July 2009, 21:35

Just gave the 520 conversion a go today.

A 15t front from a <96 DR650.
A 110 link DID 520 VX chain.
A 44t rear from an RGV 250.
2 x 22mm circlips.

I just checked the numbers on my previous 2 RK 525 XSO chains.
#1 8,500km - got half my money back.
#2 20,100km.

Let's see how long this combo will last...

**NordieBoy** · 18th July 2009, 12:08

Right...
This is not built for anyone remotely tallish.

Only one way to fix that...

Works like a bought one now and is adjustable.

**NordieBoy** · 20th July 2009, 22:37

Refilled the spare low mileage (35,000km) shock with 10W Belray shock oil and got it into the bike shop today to be gassed up and the nitrogen cylinder had 50psi left in it...

I needed 150psi.

I think this time I've been more diligent with getting the air out of the main shock body and from around the nitrogen bladder.

Hopefully it'll give me a bit more bottoming resistance than currently.....

**NordieBoy** · 1st August 2009, 14:16

Put the shock in today and it does make a difference.
Not sure if the old one had lost gas or what but this one feels smoother and has much better bottoming resistance.

Tomorrow will be the test though.

1,095hrs and 58,950km on the old shock since I got my new speedo.

This shock has only had about 38,000km on it.

**NordieBoy** · 1st August 2009, 14:31

I just had a look at the spare bike and the upper chain roller has been ripped out of the frame

**Transalper** · 2nd August 2009, 18:59

My gearbox is now fixed.
The DR650 lives again.
Final bill $3432.
Is good to be back on my own bike.

**NordieBoy** · 2nd August 2009, 22:30

Good on'ya.
It's a good feeling being back on your own bike.

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd August 2009, 00:14

is it best to remove that top roller nordie...

**NordieBoy** · 3rd August 2009, 07:43

A few here have had it removed for them by the chain.
I removed mine years ago and put a small button headed bolt in there.

Best is loctiting in a set-screw.

The roller is too low and cops the full force of the chain under load when the suspension is also loaded up.

34hp trying to keep the chain straight and 1 little roller trying to keep it bent.