520 Conversion Kit

shortysboy09 · #1 07-31-2007, 10:02 AM

What is a reasonable price for a good quality 520 conversion kit? Also, how difficult to install?

Triax · #2 07-31-2007, 01:37 PM

they're not difficult at all as long as you have the right tools and a rear stand. You can usually find the Vortex quick acceleration kits around $150 + and I think AFAM makes a kit but its closer to $200.

shortysboy09 · #3 07-31-2007, 01:44 PM

Ok thanks for the info. If i remember correct the 520 conversion will give you a little bit more acceleration and you wont lose much top end?

Tyler · #4 07-31-2007, 02:07 PM

$150-200 bucks.

Triax · #5 07-31-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shortysboy09

Ok thanks for the info. If i remember correct the 520 conversion will give you a little bit more acceleration and you wont lose much top end?

correct you gain alittle bottom end power because of the different gearing and less rotating mass. Top end doesn't suffer to much unless you are really messing with the sprockets.

The Green Lantern · #6 07-31-2007, 05:27 PM

i could have sworn i posted in this thread?????wft
did i dream it?????
any way yes you gain power loss rotational mass,im a vortex man myself id say go with them,plus they give you vortex sticker and that adds like 5 extra hp

blkpitbull · #7 07-31-2007, 08:37 PM

You'll love the conversion. I have the 520 conversion on my bike ( I know its not the same But) and I loved the difference!!! I went -1 in the front and the conversion and loved it!!!!!!!!!!!

sokanxx · #8 09-24-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shortysboy09

Ok thanks for the info. If i remember correct the 520 conversion will give you a little bit more acceleration and you wont lose much top end?

The 520 conversion its self is not going to do anything but save a couple of pounds of rotating mass. dropping teeth on the countershaft sprocket or adding teeth to the rear sprocket is how you gain acceleration

Sensei · #9 09-24-2007, 07:58 AM

I think the big difference is in the gearing, not the smaller chain.

Sensei · #10 09-24-2007, 07:58 AM

I changed the gearing on my -1+1 and HOLY@#$% that was awesome.