Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Calling All Guru's...
GDubb:
No, really... ALL the experienced 500 guru's...
It's income tax time, and I need to take the opportunity to spend some money on some much needed repairs and maintenance that I've been putting off for like... *cough*a year or two*cough*
So I'm calling in a big favor...
Here's the deal... I need a new chain and sprockets... strangely enough in my years of riding this is the only bike Ive had long enough to need to replace these things. I have read every chain and sprocket thread/post that has come through here for the last four years so I know what brands some of you have recommended and I know its a 520 chain and so on... but for some reason when I look up chains and sprockets and try to decipher what it all means and what exactly to buy... I just go retarded, draw a blank, and go dumb.
Here is the favor part...
I'm hoping some of you guys will be willing to do some shopping for me... all I want is a link to exactly what/all I need to buy so all I have to do is click "Check Out" and fork out the dough if that is possible or maybe a list of manufacturers and part numbers. I'm just trying to take myself out of the mix as much as possible. I want something a little snazzy that looks good, not just a plain jane grey chain or anythang...
I dont want this to be a "which chain and sprocket do you recommend" discussion because that has been done before... hopefully just a collection of links to decent deals on what each individual considers a good setup. Like if we were talking one on one over a beer, what EXACT parts would you recommend I buy kinda thing.
My bike is geared at 13-45 right now because... well... because it came that way. I'm a dune shredder at heart, but the fact is a majority of my riding nowadays will be done in the woods here in Washington with only a couple (if I'm lucky) Oregon dune trips thrown in a year and the occasional moto practice day. I ride pretty aggressively and like to keep it on the pipe so I'm up for gearing suggestions. Maybe the stock 14-47 is a good medium? I dunno. I'll listen to what you guys suggest.
So if you guys are up to it I'd appreciate the help and any input. If you guys need any more info from me let me know. If this is a stupid idea... I appologize :-D
-G
Hillclimb#42:
http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/index.php
Motosport Outlet. I get alot of my stuff there. They have sprocket and chain combos, tire combos, clearance items, deals of the day, free 2-day shipping on orders over 200 bucks. Prices shown are tax included, so the math is easy.
Steel sprockets, (JC Steel brand) last a long time and are inexpensive. They are heavy, but it doesn't slow the 500's down much. The Renthals are my personal favorite, but thats cause they look the best. Gear ratio is definately personal preference. I usually change 2 teeth at a time on rear sprocket for adjustments. Also, I keep in mind which direction I might go when breaking the chain, so I will have the slack in adjusters to swap sprockets. For example, if I am installing a 49, I have the adjusters pretty short, so I can use a 47, or 45. If you plan on changing around any, (it helps alot in different conditions) you can get an extra master link and hold onto remaining links.
I'm not the real guru on this site, but thats my 2 cents.
Danger4u2:
I count myself lucky, I have a friend since we were 12 years old that is the parts department manager at my local Kawi dealership. No need to say, I buy my stock Kawi parts from him. If I didn't have him in my corner I would buy from Service Honda, they carry Kawasaki. When I owned a few Honda's I could order my parts from Service Honda for less money than driving to the Honda dealer 7 miles from my house. Shipped to my door at work. No tax if your out of state, unless your state gouge's you for that. You do have to pay for shipping but most times it was less than the tax I would have paid in state.
Service Honda NOW Supplying All OEM Parts For
dsrtrider:
I like motorsports outlet but cant find my catalog so i will suggest chapparrel catalog #83 1-800-841-2960 since i just bought new chain and sprockets:
14 tooth sunstar front part number 390-3814 page 345 $14.99
47 rear sunstar sprocket part number 392-6552 page 345 $39.99
114 link tsubaki 520 oring chain page 328 $110
GDubb:
Thanks dsrtrider... the exactly the kind of post I'm looking for... I need to see exactly what parts others would recommend or buy for themselves. It just makes it that easier for me to make a decision. I still want to see some more recommendations so I can see what my specific options are. Still open to hearing your guys gearing recommendations and why you recommend them as well. I'm trying to get a lil edumacation out of this. Thanks for you guy' input so far... good stuff.
-G
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