520 coversion question .....Again
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520 coversion question .....Again
I know this is beaten to death.I read many posts.And also went to sidewinder and i wont pay $300 bones for two sprockets and a chain.I know u guys said buy a chain from Rockymountainatv.But whats the link count on a 2005 ds.And the sprockets.I was going to buy the front from rockymountainatv(dont know if they have 520 sprocket for the ds).And now where to get a decently priced rear.Will doing this save me from paying 300 dollars.Havent checked pricing for chain yet.
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520 coversion question .....Again
Ron woods has front sprockets for 34.99, They used to have the rears for 60.00. Last time I called them they said they were not carrying the rears anymore. Rears can be had from Sprocket specialist for around 70.00. Not sure what a chain would be from RM. Considerably less than sidewinders price................but, I have been running a sidewinder rear extremely hard for two seasons with almost zero wear! Something to consider. I know the cost is steep but if you go through alot of sprockets like I was the ti-moloy saves you in the long run. Just my .02
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520 coversion question .....Again
I just bought a 520 set of sprockets (15t front & 40t aluminum rear) from Ron Wood last week, front $35 rear $52.
Here are the weight savings I ended up with over stock.
Stock Chain and sprockets (16tx40t) = 7Lbs 9oz
520 chain (DID ERT2 from Rocky Mountain, 108 links like my stock) Aluminum 40t Rear sprocket (15t front) = 4Lbs 5oz for a savings of 3Lbs 4oz over stock
Scott
Here are the weight savings I ended up with over stock.
Stock Chain and sprockets (16tx40t) = 7Lbs 9oz
520 chain (DID ERT2 from Rocky Mountain, 108 links like my stock) Aluminum 40t Rear sprocket (15t front) = 4Lbs 5oz for a savings of 3Lbs 4oz over stock
Scott
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520 coversion question .....Again
Wel TheStir thats what i will do.But i dont want a alluminum rear(ron woods).I thought about sidewinder.But regardless doing what you did is a whole lot cheaper than buying the sidewinder sprocket package.So i will do the chain.But it says only a 120 link did ert2 chain.So i will have to cut some links.And ill order the ron woods front sprocket(15t) and sidewinder rear stainless(40t).But thanks for the tip on where i can find the stuff.
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520 coversion question .....Again
The advantage of a non O-ring chain such as the DID ERT2 is that it is slightly lighter and has less rolling resistance than an X/O-ring style chain. The advantage of the X/O-ring is that do a better job of keeping dirt/sand out and do not require as much maintenace (cleaning and lubrication) as a non O-ring.