[DBConz]

Originally Posted by Omahastylin16

this was my thought, ive only seen 520 sprockets in aluminum and from what i hear they dont hold up nearly as well. I like to do some wheelies occasionally but ive always done them on the stock gears

Just stick with a steel rear, but go -1/+2 gearing & a speedohealer

[Cheese-GSXR]

Originally Posted by DBConz

Just stick with a steel rear, but go -1/+2 gearing & a speedohealer

-1 is plenty unless you feel the need to be in the power band in the top gear while cruising the highway.

[DBConz]

Originally Posted by Cheese-GSXR

-1 is plenty unless you feel the need to be in the power band in the top gear while cruising the highway.

i was suggesting the gearings change over a 520 kit.

rob's right though, you wont really NEED to change the gearing though

[Omahastylin16]

Originally Posted by DBConz

i was suggesting the gearings change over a 520 kit.

rob's right though, you wont really NEED to change the gearing though

oh i know i dont NEED one, but I've been thinking about one along with a healer for a while now.

[seth505]

my bike has -1 in front and +2 inback as well...I don't really like it though, I bought a 15t front to put back on hopefully so it is just +2 in the rear.

[DBConz]

i just wouldnt recommend doing a 520 kit on a street only bike. the aluminum sprockets arent really worth it

[seth505]

Originally Posted by DBConz

i just wouldnt recommend doing a 520 kit on a street only bike. the aluminum sprockets arent really worth it

ya thats what I have right now...wondering how it will hold up.

[DBConz]

i went abouts 5k miles on mine before i chose to go back to steel. still kept it -1/+2, but on steel sprockets and a 525 chain

[Omahastylin16]

ya i dont think id ever go to a 520, i dont see much benefit, i may gear down though

[bertbert2oo6]

Originally Posted by DBConz

i went abouts 5k miles on mine before i chose to go back to steel. still kept it -1/+2, but on steel sprockets and a 525 chain

i really hope these drive systems/afam sprockets hold up. derek was tellin me that they're one of the best and that ppl use them for racing so i hope they last.

i'm gona keep this bad boy lubed up all the time

[seth505]

Originally Posted by bertbert2oo6

i really hope these drive systems/afam sprockets hold up. derek was tellin me that they're one of the best and that ppl use them for racing so i hope they last.

i'm gona keep this bad boy lubed up all the time

ya I'd be interested in how they hold up...in motocross afam sprockets have held up alot better than most others for me anyway.

[Omahastylin16]

im sure they'll hold up fine, all ive heard is that they dont have the longevity of a steel sprocket

[Slyder27]

how does aluminum rear compare with a hard anodized aluminum rear?

I had a straight aluminum rear on my old bike and never had a problem or saw any wear.

[DBConz]

afam and sunstar make great steel sprockets. sunstar is the OEM brand for Suzuki and Honda

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by Slyder27

You know another cheaper alternative is, if your chain and sprockets don't have too many miles on them and aren't worn....save some $ and go -1 front. $20 or so for the new front sprocket.

-1 front is about the same as +2.7 rear.
I went -1 front for this season, but I also ditched the 190/50 for a 190/55 (higher profile, was like subtracting a tooth from the rear sprocket) So next spring when I give it new chain and sprockets, gonna stick with -1 front and go +1 rear to compensate for the 190/55

All done with 50 series tires
the 55 is where it's at

both good points

if i get some spare $ im gonna go down one in the front of my r6 for the street