Whats the difference between 520 and 530 chain? I am guessing the 530 is a little wider. I have a new 530 and am wondering if I can make it work on my raptor. Extra cash to spend on the quad is at a minimum and I need the raptor to get to work cheaper. Dang gas prices are rediculous.....

 

i would imagine since its a bigger chain that it would wear the sprockets faster. i dont see why it wouldnt work if just the width is what changes.

 

530 is wider and stronger than a 520 in tensile strength. Though they both are 5/8 inch from pin-to-pin. You could still run a 530 chain on 520 or 525 pitch sprocket but will have a gap in between the tooth and inner sideplate....since there is no side force pushing or pulling, the sprocket will stay align under a load. So, using a 530 chain with 520 sprockets is do-able but I see it mainly in drag racing only. When your jumping around, it makes me a bit uneasy. On your quad, stick with the 520 and call these guys for a strong chain and sprocket if you are gonna have many engine mods and increased horsepower...Text They will walk you through gearing too!

Back to Ridin!!!

 

Also... not for nothing.... From my dirtbiking days.. I ALWAYS used STEEL Sprockets..... the weight you save from aluminum ones is such a joke, yet they wear alot faster.... you are talking ounces of weight saved...