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Re: Mr Postman
I am sticking with standard 525 and steel for now but gone for a Gold bling chainCav wrote:New chains and sprockets look so good! I've got a new renthal rear sprocket on mine now
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Re: Mr Postman
I would have to agree having had an R1 conrod break mineBlade wrote:Essential Mod IMOKwacky wrote:Radiator guard for the MV
I would definitely go for a 520 with a lightweight steel front sprocket and also get a lightweight rear disc in the future! It's meant to make a noticeable difference to your bike. Not that it needs it.Perkles wrote:I am sticking with standard 525 and steel for now but gone for a Gold bling chainCav wrote:New chains and sprockets look so good! I've got a new renthal rear sprocket on mine now
Also, I wouldn't bother with an aluminium rear sprocket for road use, the lateral rubbing and on/off throttle kills them.
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Re: Mr Postman
I would normally agree but I dont think I need more power/performance on this bike ,Just a quieter exhaust and tune up to smooth it all outCav wrote:I would have to agree having had an R1 conrod break mineBlade wrote:Essential Mod IMOKwacky wrote:Radiator guard for the MV
I would definitely go for a 520 with a lightweight steel front sprocket and also get a lightweight rear disc in the future! It's meant to make a noticeable difference to your bike. Not that it needs it.Perkles wrote:I am sticking with standard 525 and steel for now but gone for a Gold bling chainCav wrote:New chains and sprockets look so good! I've got a new renthal rear sprocket on mine now
Also, I wouldn't bother with an aluminium rear sprocket for road use, the lateral rubbing and on/off throttle kills them.
All my previous bikes had altered gearing and 520 chains
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Re: Mr Postman
Approximately 1.2lbs difference (for 120 links), plus narrower sprockets. The front effectively acts as a flywheel so you'll get a quicker increase in revs and the rear is pretty substantial to be fair. It'll be a much bigger difference for high speed turning and braking. It'll also increase engine braking slightly I believe.
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Re: Mr Postman
It's a 15 stone bloke on a 200bhp sports bike doing a few Sunday blasts. I think he'll get by on a 525 set up.
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Re: Mr Postman
While all that is technically true CAV, the fact the main load on the engine is turning the large mass of the rear wheel and working against the weight and drag of the bike as a whole, the inertia effects of the sprockets and chain really are negligible for the average punter.Cav wrote:Approximately 1.2lbs difference (for 120 links), plus narrower sprockets. The front effectively acts as a flywheel so you'll get a quicker increase in revs and the rear is pretty substantial to be fair. It'll be a much bigger difference for high speed turning and braking. It'll also increase engine braking slightly I believe.
Personally I prefer to stick to OEM size chains and retain the strength and reliability over any small gains in performance.
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Will it get me to the cafe ok ?Kwacky wrote:It's a 15 stone bloke on a 200bhp sports bike doing a few Sunday blasts. I think he'll get by on a 525 set up.
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Re: Mr Postman
A USB port for the Dorso so I can plug my phone in, theres a spare connector for it behind the headlight somewhere.
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Re: Mr Postman
Yeah, but you'll need to adjust your suspension and tyre pressures after you've eatenPerkles wrote: Will it get me to the cafe ok ?
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Re: Mr Postman
Nice one Monty enjoy some quality spanner time in the man caveMonty wrote:
Those SBS pads the RS compound?
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