Just a little b!tch (and I can sense the piling on already. . . )

[NAKID]

Down from about 205-210 this time last year...

[herm]

thats a lot of ballast for the silent service.......

[NAKID]

Have you seen any of the submariners? I'm a lightweight!

[Greg]

Second is that someone called me on a 520 conversion.  Yes, it matters.  a 520 has way way less resistance that the stock 525.  I did this on the M900, and it's surprising how much easier the bike works with less final drive drag.  But on the S2R, there aren't many "cheap" options for a 44T rear.  Why a 44 rear?  I prefer to keep the countershaft at 15, keeping the stresses as designed in that area.  A 520 chain, coming in at $135-$150, then a $30 front sprocket, then a rear 44T (which you have to get that sprocket carrier, or at least a Stealth at $150-$170).  So, that's between $315-$350.  Again, not a necessity, but a preference (I b!tch a lot, don't I?)

I find it ironic that you wish to keep the same stresses on the 15T sproket, but then you opt for a weaker chain. If that chain snaps, it will totally ruin your day and cost you a lot of money. I've seen chains do nasty things to flesh, steel, CF, aluminum etc, and that is one area I don't care to take any chances. It's your bike and your money, but personally I'd just order a 14T front and save a ton of cash for other light weight goodies 

[NAKID]

Why do you think that a 520 is significantly weaker than a 525? The 525 is huge overkill on a bike like the S2R1000...

[silentbob]

Why do you think that a 520 is significantly weaker than a 525? The 525 is huge overkill on a bike like the S2R1000...

Still trying to justify those donuts heh? 


The 900 used to come with a 520.  I am actually surprised that the 1000 comes with a 525 from the factory.  You can get a 520 chain with the same tensile strength as a 525 these days.  But they will wear out more quickly in high HP applications due to the smaller load bearing surfaces.  It won't be an issue on a 1000 but it is on a 1098.

[Roscoe]

I think you are all spliting hairs. Its just a medium powered motorcycle, not the space shuttle...

[corndog67]

I've got $79 in my Stealth sprocket.  Even a DID ZVM (the best) chain can be had for $150 or less.  Why is the S2R sprocket so much?  Is it an oddball, or really low production number? 

I prefer to save money for tires instead of accessories.

[silentbob]

thats a lot of ballast for the silent service.......

[NAKID]

Yeah, thanks for that Rob....

[silentbob]

Yeah, thanks for that Rob....

What??  I just happened to notice and took a picture.....

[NAKID]

You started it, someone else Nate changed my name...

[silentbob]

You started it, someone else Nate changed my name...

I think you are just imagining things.  We would never conspire against you.   

[NAKID]

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[silentbob]

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Don't worry, when you move out to San Diego I'll get you back in shape.