hardcoremass
Expert Class
Powerhouse
Posts: 112
|
posted March 10, 2008 04:18 PM
Vortex sprocket
Ordered rear Vortex 44 tooth sprocket direct from company. Used company search for sprocket, and only one available had 525 pitch. Is this of any concern when running a 530 chain? Thanks
____________
07 zx14 (black), flies removed, BMC race filter, Muzzys M10, PClll, PC ignition module, RT ext, Muzzy lowering links, 40 shot spray
  
|
bulldogprostock
Novice Class
Posts: 77
|
posted March 10, 2008 04:56 PM
Don't do it!!! Pitch is quite simply the thickness of the chain and sprockets. 520/525/530 520 being the thinnest and 530 being the thickest. 520 has the advantage of being lighter weight and increasing performance just from the loss of rotating mass. However, the thinner profile does have a shorter life expectancy than a thicker 525 or 530. Likewise, 530 provides a stronger, longer life expectancy but can increase rotating mass. Generally 600's will use 520 or 525 while 1000's will use 530.
____________
2001 Busa, 2008 ZX14R, K6 GSX1000R
|
NinjaNick
Needs a job
'08 ZX14 (Blue)
Posts: 4558
|
posted March 10, 2008 05:00 PM
Thanks for the info bulldogprostock. It was useful for my knowledge too. 
|
hardcoremass
Expert Class
Powerhouse
Posts: 112
|
posted March 11, 2008 04:48 PM
Thanks for the reply. You now have me wondering about lateral play of the chain. Running heavy duty 530 chain, hopefully this will be of no concern!
____________
07 zx14 (black), flies removed, BMC race filter, Muzzys M10, PClll, PC ignition module, RT ext, Muzzy lowering links, 40 shot spray
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC