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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: red66stang on March 03, 2005, 04:42:59 AM

Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: red66stang on March 03, 2005, 04:42:59 AM: My chain is on its last legs. A friend of mine suggested I convert over to a 520 chain. I was wondering where I should go to get the kit (sprockets and chain, anything else?) and how I would know that it would work. What are you guys running? I also wouldn't mind going down a tooth or 2 in the rear. Thanks.

Nate
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: zeebandit on March 03, 2005, 08:22:57 PM: There is a kit on ebay right now.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Red01 on March 04, 2005, 03:00:47 AM: Why is your friend suggesting this?

This is primarily a racing mod - to reduce a little weight and friction. The difference is not likely to mean much to a street rider on a B6. Most would rather have the longer life and extra strength of the OEM size 530 chain. Just about everyone that sells street bike chains and sprockets will carry the right sprockets for the B6/12 in 520 as well as 530.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: red66stang on March 04, 2005, 05:29:10 AM: This will be the first chain I've replaced on a bike, what size do I need then? 530 sounds like it would work fine. Is there a certain length I need or will someone at a store be able to show me what I need?
Title: ebay!
Post by: Chi-TownBandit on March 04, 2005, 10:30:34 AM: I think there are some aftermarket chains selling right now, pretty cheap, with the OEM specs. Replace the sprockets too, if you got the extra cash, while you're at it.
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Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: red66stang on March 04, 2005, 05:50:51 PM: how many links do I need?
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Red01 on March 05, 2005, 05:29:09 AM: Go out to the bike and count them. Count the pins, not the plates.
Title: Me to
Post by: FreediverGa on March 07, 2005, 03:40:50 AM: My chain is pretty much cooked and I thought about maybe going with the 520 F/R sprocket and chain setup myself. I just didn't know what the advantage would be. I know it's lower rotational weight or something like that!
Title: 520 chains are crap
Post by: thattat2guy on March 29, 2005, 04:59:06 PM: keep a 530 on your bike, the 530 is stronger and will last longer, 520s are thinner and will give you nothing but problems, i've had one snap and they stretch faster

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Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Kamzilla on April 10, 2005, 10:42:29 PM: Kind of on topic...

I can't find my manual, so can anyone tell me what chain the 96 B6S uses? I replaced my sprockets and chain about a year ago, but can't stand the chain (I didn't get an O-ring). I have to adjust it more than I should and it's got more kinks than...whatever it is that has a lot of kinks....

The sprockets look fine, so I shouldn't have to change them also, right?

Anyone have any suggestions for brand?
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Red01 on April 10, 2005, 11:46:36 PM: Size is a 530. Don't bother with an O-ring chain, that's ancient tech. Get a modern X-ring (or similar shaped ring). I prefer DID. The VM should do just fine on a B6, in fact, that's what I'm using on my B12 rightnow and it's holding up fine, though most B12ers will opt for the even stronger ZVM.
Title: b6 chain
Post by: flip on April 11, 2005, 12:17:56 AM: I just checked the owners manual for my 96 b6. It lists the chain as RK50MFOZ1, 112 links.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Kamzilla on April 11, 2005, 12:54:33 AM: Paul, Flip,

Thanks a lot guys. Paul, you alone have given me advice so many times now I can't even keep up.

I was a little impatient, did some digging, and ended up ordering the DID Pro O-Ring 530 V Chain, 112 links before I got any replies. Figured I'd get longer life out of that.

I just checked back with BikeBandit.com ( I usually order from them, and have credit ), and they didn't have the X-ring 112 link size.

Should I give them a buzz first thing tomorrow to cancel?
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Red01 on April 11, 2005, 01:20:08 AM: The O-ring chains don't last nearly as long as the newer designs like X-ring. I'd cancel the O-ring order myself.
Title: chain
Post by: chupacabra on April 11, 2005, 06:12:32 AM: I'm running a D.I.D. 530ZVM. I think I got it from Denniskirk.com. The last chain I had was the VM and it was good too, but a few buck more I'm tring the ZVM.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Kamzilla on April 11, 2005, 10:03:27 AM: Dave,

I can't seem to find it in 112 link lenght. The closest I see is 120.
Title: chain
Post by: chupacabra on April 12, 2005, 06:33:12 AM: Yeah, you need to get a chain riveter/cutter tool. Its ez to do if you have the right tools. Or you can get a shop to do it for you.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Kamzilla on April 12, 2005, 10:20:46 AM: Thanks a lot guys. I changed my order to the DID 530 ZVM. Hope to enjoy it a lot more than the current POS I have.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: adam_mcmahon on April 17, 2005, 12:40:36 AM: as others have said the 520 chain does work. i have JT Sprockets 14/38 on a 99 B6with a x-ring chain. its not the wheelie monster but the top end is like adding another gear to the top.
Title: 02 Bandit 600s chain/sprocket
Post by: Landry on April 30, 2005, 01:52:50 PM: 'Sup guys?

I'm doing a chain/sprocket change, and I'm thinking about going with the a 530 x-ring chain and sprockets. A few questions:

Where to get them?

What is the size of the front sprocket nut?

Do I need one of those Motion-Pro chain riveters to do it?

Do I really need to buy a set, or should I buy the sprockets separately from the chain?
Title: chain
Post by: chupacabra on May 02, 2005, 06:11:07 PM: I got my chain from DennisKirk.com ,I'm very happy.
I use a 1 1/4 inch socket.
Motion-Pro chain riveters work great on the D.I.D. chians. You'll want one to cut the chain to the corect size.
You should buy the sprockets separately IMHO. Shop around and get what you like.