I have to replace my chain. I was looking at the 520 conversion but it is running around 250-300 (wholesale :-/) which is a little steep for chain and sprockets. So I was thinking of going with the 530 chain with a 16/43. I am not doing track days. I do about 20 minutes on the freeway to work, but this isn't for commuting it is just cheaper that way since I work in SF. I do ride on the aggressive side. Does this sound like a good set up for me? Or would a 15/42 or 15/41 be better?

 

You can get an 520 conversion w\AFAM sprockets & RK GXW for around $200 to your door from these guys

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/1038...t---honda.html

I run a 16\43 set up and really like it. the speedo will be around 10% fast with this set up.

You can also shorten the wheel base about 5mm if you stay with a 102 link chain and slide the axle all the way to the front of the adjusters.

If you are ever in the East Bay, let me know and you can swing by and try mine with the 16\43 gearing

 

Thanks a lot! I'm going to try to get something going today. I think the 16/43 should be the right fit.

I'm moving to SF in about 3 weeks. We should ride!