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I have a 2005 GSXR 1000 stock gear Front 17 Rear 42 pitch 530. I'm looking to buy a new chain and sprockets.

Who makes the best chain and sprockets for our bikes these days?
Also, what gear ratio is everyone running out there?
 
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LeDucRacing said:
I have a 2005 GSXR 1000 stock gear Front 17 Rear 42 pitch 530. I'm looking to buy a new chain and sprockets.

Who makes the best chain and sprockets for our bikes these days?
Also, what gear ratio is everyone running out there?
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Renthal, AFAM, Driven...they are all good

RK, DID, EK....they are all good.

There is no ideal gearing, its dependent on the type of riding that you do and to some extent the profile rear tire you are running.

As an example I would run -1/+2 @ NJMP and that would allow me to let off just before redline in 5th before getting into the T1 braking markers, so no need to shift into 6th.....that was with a 195/65 Dunlop rear slick at the time.
 
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SPL170db said:
Renthal, AFAM, Driven...they are all good

RK, DID, EK....they are all good.

There is no ideal gearing, its dependent on the type of riding that you do QUOTE]

I looked into Renthal and Driven they are aluminum sprockets and only in the 520 pitch I'm keeping the stock 530 pitch.. I'm going to stay away from aluminum sprockets that's more for dirt bikes. I could only find AFAM as a kit, but I do like they're steel one. I'm thinking of going with Steel Sprockets OEM Front 17 and I do like the Superspox Steel for the Rear, but not sure whether to go with 42, 43 or 44 tooth.

I like the RK XW-Ring Chain and the DID X-Ring is nice too.

If the ratio of 17/42 is a 110 chain link, how many links do I need for 17/43 or 17/44? 112 and 114 link length?
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See here with .625 pitch. With 110 links, a 43 rear will only move the axle forward about 1/6".

P.S. The converter tells all but, to simplify, each extra:
rear tooth moves the axle forward 1/6"
front tooth moves the axle forward 1/7"
link moves the axle backward 5/16"
 
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Best chain and sprockets? There is no "best." Go US/European/Japanese made name-brands.

Anything with the words "made in China" are junk. Anything sourced from China are junk.

Steel front is a must. Aluminum or steel/aluminum rear are personal preference.
 
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I found this years ago:

Generally, roller chain is denoted as follows: the first digit specifies the chain's pitch (roller-to-roller distance), in 1/8 inch increments. The remaining digits correspond to the width of the chain in 1/80 of an inch. A 530 chain, then, has a pitch of 5/8 inch, and a width of 30/80 inch, or 3/8 inch. A 520 chain is 1/4 inch wide, correspondingly lighter, but also somewhat weaker than a 530 chain. There are some exceptions to this. For instance, 125GP machines utilize a 428 chain, which is a 425-sized chain with slightly thicker sideplates.

I suggest that you stay with the OEM configuration. The rear sprocket was made by Sunstar. Their current version is available from them here. You could also search for Suzuki part 64511-40F10. Among other things, you're going to need a chain cutting/riveting tool if you do it yourself. It can be a tad tricky for first-timers. I think that EK supplies spacing shims with their chains that help with the riveting process.
 
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BillV said:
See here with .625 pitch. With 110 links, a 43 rear will only move the axle forward about 1/6".

P.S. The converter tells all but, to simplify, each extra:
rear tooth moves the axle forward 1/6"
front tooth moves the axle forward 1/7"
link moves the axle backward 5/16"
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Okay thanks. I'm definitely going to go with a 44 rear, so I'll buy a 112 link take one out, so I'll have 111 links with a 17/44 gear it would only push the axle back 2 hundredths of an inch if I calculated that right. Or if I left the link in at 112 I would push the axle back just over 9/32"
 
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BillV said:
^No. To get an odd number of links, you need an offset link and they aren't available for our bikes. 110, 112, or 114.
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okay

BillV said:
I suggest that you stay with the OEM configuration. The rear sprocket was made by Sunstar. Their current version is available from them here. You could also search for Suzuki part 64511-40F10. Among other things, you're going to need a chain cutting/riveting tool if you do it yourself. It can be a tad tricky for first-timers. I think that EK supplies spacing shims with their chains that help with the riveting process.
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I've changed my friends bikes chains before. I think 520 is lighter but weaker.
 
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LeDucRacing said:
Why 520?? Is 520 better than the stock 530? And can it hold the 1000cc torque? I'm just learning about the differences of chain and sprockets. Thank you
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I had an EK 3D 520 with Driven sprockets on my 192rwhp L3 that had head/cams. However, I'm anal about chain maintenance so I had no issues.

I also don't engage in squidlike behavior such as wheelies,rolling burn-outs,and dumping the clutch at various high rpm to light up the rear tire which contribute significantly to chain wear/stretching.
Which is why I never had any problems w a 520 conversion...
 
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I ride street, my style is aggressive and fast!
After all the research I've done this is what I ended up getting...

DID 530 VX Pro-Street X'ring Chain - GOLD 112 Links
17-T Front OEM Steel Sprocket
44-T Rear SuperSprox Steel Rear Sprocket.

I got steel sprockets they'll hold up and last longer, plus they're stronger.
I kept the 530 pitch because the way I ride I need it and want to feel confident its not going to break.
If I had a smaller bike I would try the 520 conversion though.
 
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LeDucRacing said:
I ride street, my style is aggressive and fast!



I kept the 530 pitch because the way I ride I need it and want to feel confident its not going to break.
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Exactly how do you ride on the street??? Please essplain a bit more.

And,just curious but you have a stock engine K5 1k?
 
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Why 520?? Is 520 better than the stock 530? And can it hold the 1000cc torque? I'm just learning about the differences of chain and sprockets. Thank you
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520's are plenty strong! Had a 210+hp bike with 520 kit and AFAM aluminum rear sprocket with no issues. Maintenance!!! Do this and your chain will last.
 
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520's are plenty strong! Had a 210+hp bike with 520 kit and AFAM aluminum rear sprocket with no issues. Maintenance!!! Do this and your chain will last.
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Exactly brother.....
 
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