I bought the same kit from them and I love it.Great to deal with too.The only problem I had was borrowing a chain press to put the master link on with. It's a press on plate & rivit/pein type link.If you get this kit contact Sum Of All Parts to see if you can get a spare link and or a regular link too, just to have a spare. This kit will really make your Hawk rip out of the hole. I still haven't had the ***** to whack mine wide open in 1st gear yet, it wants to come up real easy. It does throw the speedo off a little though, thats the only down side.

 

I put on a 43 rear, and the original 16 front, and I still look for 7th gear on the Hwy....Only could imagine what the 15 would do to me....though I still may do this conversion....

 

I use the 15-43 for the tight track but use a 41 for the street, like Cliff said I was always looking for 7th but we have long straight roads here.

 

Yeah, I think now I might have more reason to go with the 15/43 ....

 

I would've kept it with roads like those up there but not here.

 

I hear ya, that is one reason I didn't do it in Texas, long flat runs....at least up North in my area....

 

so i dont think anybody would go with the 44 verses the 43. I guess when i saw the small difference it would make (2.92 verses 2.87) I thought just go ahead with the 44 tooth but now i think i should stick with the 43. thanks for all your help.

 

yup, I'd deff stick with the 43t....you'll like it...

 

will doing this mod require me to do anything else?

 

It will require you to get some of that wipe the silly grin off your face handy wipes they sell at walmart.....LOL

 

After some initital reluctance (and have already tried the 16/43 and 15/41 combos), I finally switched to 15/43 and have no regrets. It is also bearable for long rides too. Try it and enjoy the new-found snap

 

I purchased the 15/43 from Sum of All Parts too. Just installed it on my streetfighter this last weekend. As I use this bike in the city and local 2-lane it's a good match. I too have not really wacked the throttle in first gear. In second the front gets real light and in third the bike lunges forward.

Easy to install, and you don't have to break the chain to get it off the bike. I was told not to use a master clip type link as the stress is too great.

And the speedo is now way off... Im covering a measured mile in 55 sec at an inticated 80 MPH. This works out to an actual 65 MPH. I'm looking into a speedohealer to correct this.

 

so you don't break the existing chain, but does the new chain come put together, or do you have to link it together?

 

I did the 43t and left the stock 16 in front with 530 chain and put on a speedo healer and I love it! Not to mention the little black button that keeps your top speed till you reset it. Mine says about 120 couple.... But here in Oklahoma nothing but striaght roads....and soon "Busa" highway patrols! I sure miss Florida...at least there are some nice corners.

 

The only problem I had was borrowing a chain press to put the master link on with. It's a press on plate & rivit/pein type link.

 

You must link it together with a special tool. You'll need to buy, borrow or steal one

 

I have tried the 15/43, and found that on the highway that 16/43 is much better on my bike. Also with the 15/43 1st and second were too low, and I could not use much throttle anyway. 16/43 feels pretty good, but my engine is not stock and produces good low down torque compared to a stock engined bike I have ridden.

 

Been searching for about the past hour or so and I have a question about the Sum of All Parts 520 conversion kit. I figured bringing up an old thread is better than starting a new one.

Most everyone here is recommending the rivit-only style chain, but the 520 kit they sell shows a picture of a clip-style chain? Does that one hold up OK to the superhawk, or what? Also, does it come with the right amount of links on it (No special tool required) I don't want to have to buy a special chain tool if I don't have to. Thanks!

 

I always do rivet - it's stronger and more secure.

It should come with 102 links, if you are using the stock chain length. 102 links allows enough adjustment for a few teeth difference in the rear sprocket.

As for a chain tool, it helps immensely with the removal of the old chain and install of the new one. I have read different ways to install a chain without using a specific chain-kit, but it is easier with one.

 

What tool? where do you get it? How much should it cost?

:smile: 8)

 

I bought the RK chain tool. You can use it to install a rivet or clip-type link, or break links too. It was $95. Split three-ways among my friends, it's not so bad. I've used it to change several chains already.

 

Dang, If I did that I would have to charge to change other chains,,,lol...nah too much work, maybe when I take her in for the 8k check up, I can have Honda install it....make me sleep at night, lol....

 

The kit I bought from them came with the rivet type master, a guy at the track cut the chain and put the link on for $10 and a 6 pack.

 

Nice....I wish I had friends....LOL

 

Well if you were'nt such an A-hole.............don't worry, I still like ya.

 

wow, gee thanks, not sure if that is a good thing or not....

 

Uh oh, don't get all sensitive on me now!