Author Topic: Chain phuckup (Read 4374 times)

FreediverGa · « **on:** February 05, 2006, 01:31:19 PM »

I posted awhile back about how links I needed when I switch over to 520 setup. I stayed with stock front teeth count and went up one count in the rear. everyone here said I could go with stock110 and it would fit but I should have gotten a 112 because I just tried to put the damn thing on and it's two links short and I can't find one now in 112

If anyone know where I can get a EK 520 mvx-z supersport gold chain in a 112 link please help me!!! All I can find now are 120's

green98cavy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:12:23 PM »

Why don't you get the 120 and take 8 links out? I did that when I put new sprockets and chain on my B6.

FreediverGa · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:46:25 PM »

yeah that's what I'm going to end up doing!

Did you stay with 530 or switch to 520 as well?

green98cavy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2006, 03:03:24 PM »

I went with a 520

FreediverGa · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:48:10 PM »

Could you tell any differences in performance at all or about the same ?

green98cavy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2006, 05:30:03 PM »

I felt a huge difference, but I was going from a stock chain and sprockets with 22k on it to new Vortex sprockets and DID x-ring chain. Didn't really notice a change in fuel consumption, but it did feel a bit quicker thru 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the butt dyno.

FreediverGa · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2006, 10:30:59 PM »

I'm coming from stock to but I only went up one tooth on the rear stuck with stock number up front

Did you notice any extra drive train noise when you went with a new front/rear sprocket and chain with your bike. I keep hearing people say you'll get alot more noise from them.

green98cavy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2006, 11:01:15 PM »

I didn't notice a whole lot of extra noise, but my chain was making so much noise already, as the rear wheel was adjusted all the way and the chain still had 3/4" of slack. I didn't ride it much before I put new chain, sprockets, and tires on after I bought it.

flip · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2006, 10:26:56 AM »

I have never installed a chain. I've always taken my bikes to a shop to have one put on though that is about to change. Now that you know that I don't know squat on this subject let me ask a dumb question. Can you add a second master link to the chain to get the additional length you need?

Red01 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2006, 07:37:23 PM »

Yes, you can.

Daytona · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2006, 12:56:32 AM »

Ok it must be done! The zvm DID @ about 20K is needing to be lubed every other day! Time to get one coming.. Is $122.00 for a new zvm2 530x120 with rivit master x ring in the ball park? That's shipping included. Any one got a better deal please let me know soon!

Red01 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:48:38 AM »

I haven't shopped around lately, but that sounds pretty good to me... It's about what I paid for my ZVM a year or so ago.