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Old 04-19-2007, 03:23 PM
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520 Conversion Update

The 15/43 feels fantastic. I'm turning 4k rpm @ 70 (displayed). Low end accelleration is increased (did someone say wheelie?) but manageable even for this newbie. Got a second opinion on the "knock" I was hearing. All say is ok and just normal for performance V-twin. I must admit it didn't break at 155 mph so all is well for now. Or was that 55 mph... yeah, that's what it was. Thanks for the advice/opinions. Next is the stainless cables. I'll try to get pics up soon.
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:03 AM
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What 520 setup did you use (also clip or rivet?) and where did u get and what price?
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:27 AM
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I must admit it didn't break at 155 mph so all is well for now. Or was that 55 mph... yeah, that's what it was. Thanks for the advice/opinions. Next is the stainless cables. I'll try to get pics up soon.[/QUOTE]

you realize that with the gearing change, at indicated 155 you were really doing 55 right? (kidding)
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:42 AM
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Every 1000 rpm generates just shy of 16 (15.8 actually) mph in top gear with 15/43 gears.
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mikstr
Every 1000 rpm generates just shy of 16 (15.8 actually) mph in top gear with 15/43 gears.
Depending on the circumference of the rear tire. They do vary a bit. Here's the 520 setup I put together last fall.


https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...1278#post31278
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Old 04-20-2007, 11:39 AM
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I purchased the exact same set-up after reading that post of yours. Definitely the best deal I've found. I went with a 530 chain and sprockets though. Cost a little extra but I'm hoping to get a little more life out of 'em, and I'm not too concerned with the weight yet. Need to put a few more miles on the bike before I can justify the need to drop chain and sprocket weight. I'm at school now and don't have the tools/time to put them on so I'm anxiously awaiting the end of the semester so I can get home!
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I'm about to do a 520 conversion this weekend. I went with a DID chain and 15/43 JT sprockets. Can anyone tell me if the front sprocket has a standard or reverse thread?

Thanks!
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Old 04-20-2007, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rideawn
What 520 setup did you use (also clip or rivet?) and where did u get and what price?
http://www.sumofallparts.com (no afilliation). They will customize the sprocket to whatever you want. Really wanted to go with the black teflon coating rather than the plain ALUMINUM rear but couldn't wait 3 weeks. Hit the hillcountry this morning for 1 1/2 hours and face hurts from grinning.
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Old 04-20-2007, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SD996
I'm about to do a 520 conversion this weekend. I went with a DID chain and 15/43 JT sprockets. Can anyone tell me if the front sprocket has a standard or reverse thread?

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The bolt has standard threads.
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Old 04-21-2007, 05:55 PM
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jt 15/43 here. mt conversion went well with rk rivet chain here. my 15 yr old daughter installed it while I "helped". You wont have a problem. I went and purchased a garman 33 GPS has MPH while viewing map. solved my speedo problem. I had to get it for my trip to Sturgis from NC this Aug. Hope you enjoy as much as I have.
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I ordered my 520 conversion kit two days ago....went with teflon coating for the extra 20.00.....the wait time does suck though!
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