so what's the rule? for every tooth you go up, add a link? I'm going from a +7 rear to a +16, 520 conversion. I have an extra chain and I'm cutting a section off to add to original chain and connecting it by adding 2 master links.need to know so I don't cut the shi7 too short

thanks...

 

so leave the bike together MINUS the chain, roll the new chain/s on till they are both seated on the back sprocket where you want them and mark the chain where it has to be cut.

 

should have went with a 530 conversion.

 

4 more links, including another master.



Rule of thumb for adding links - number of teeth you're adding times 2/5. Then round off to the closest even number, since you cant add an odd number of links.

 

i agree with the 530 conversion, stronger

 

Do what zrex said, link both chains together, then roll the chain on untill both ends overlap on the back sprocket. Just mark it where it overlaps, and cut it. Then put another master link on to connect them and your done. Then you dont have to worry about you messing up with calculating the numer of links to add.

 

This might be a silly ?'s but im new to this scence and wonering what a 520 or 530 conversion is???? I have a 98 gixxer 600 with stock gearing (not 100% sure what that is but i know its 525 pitch). I take it your changing the pitch of your sprocket/chain which would increase your acceleration/speed

 

Nah, it nots a dumb question if you dont know. A 530 chain is alot thicker, and heavier, but very durable and strong. A 520 is much smaller and lighter and it good for acceleration, because its less friction and weight that has to be moved when the motor turns over. These setups are commonly found on big @ss "pizza sprockets" (58+ teeth) because you have to add alot more chain and mass to the setup, so the lighter the better. (except for the fact that it is weaker). They are also found alot on race bikes.

 

900RR_UP_ON1
Makes sense now

 

is a 530 recommended for a 600cc? I always thought 520 for 600cc & 530 for 900+ what's the difference performance wise...besides the thickness & weight?

 

not really recommended, but I'm running 530 on my 600, it's just stronger...520 is more for race, it is lighter

 

Is this acurrate? Can you help me understand it better? Sounds like good info.

 

I've got a little question...
I'm going to change my stock gearing for -1 front and +2 rear and I heard that it's not necesary to change my stock chain for longer cause it's not a big change but I'm not hundred percent sure(I don't want to change it b/c it's in good condition, maybe even very good) so maybe someone can tell me am I right or no?

 

Can someone answer my question, please?
It's important info for me... I will be thankfull.

 

Dude I wouldn't bet my life on it but I am pretty sure your stock chain will work with that applacation. Sorry thought someone eles that was sure would have jumped on that question. I am pretty sure you'll be fine with stock chain.

 

It depends on how stretched your stock chain is, but it should work. At worst you might have to buy 2 links that are the same size as your chain (because you cant add an odd number of links) and link them to your existing chain with a master link. Youy would have a total of 3 new links on your chain, which might be to many. Hopefully you can just get away with using your stock one though.