I have a 2009 R6 and I am looking to do the "520 Conversion."

From what I read it looks like -1 in the front and +2 in the rear with a 520 chain is the best way to go. Can someone point me in the right direction as to where to order this, what brand, and what exactly I need to order?

Thank you.

you could go to motomummy.com (site sponsor) and Corey will take care of you (gsxcorey on the boards)..

-1/+2 is the tooth count for the sprockets, but that's up to you what you want... personally I did just a -1 in the front (stock count in rear) and it had PLENTY of gitup, without losing too much end. There are endless threads on this though...

Basically what you'll need is a chain, front and rear sprocket. Also some tools to put the stuff on once you get it..

Edit: be advised, changing the sprocket count on the bike will make the speedometer inaccurate to a significant degree... I recommend planning out the budget to accommodate a Speedo Healer as well.

EDIT AGAIN: by 'significant' I mean this: -1/+2 is roughly 14.5% and -1 is 11.25% which is pretty significant... 55 mph READS like about 62-65..

motomummy...just get a full chain kit

I've got sprocket specialist front and rear sprockets and an RK chain. The chain has been perfect but if i was going to do it over i'd get the same sprockets (sprocket specialist) and an EK chain...

Owen, I think we pretty much PWND this thread. :D

Ok I ordered the kit!

Sprocket Specialist Superlight kit at -1/+2 (15/47) with a EK MVXZ Gold Chain.

I was quoted at $120 for the install from a local shop. Does that sound correct?

Ok I ordered the kit!

Sprocket Specialist Superlight kit at -1/+2 (15/47) with a EK MVXZ Gold Chain.

I was quoted at $120 for the install from a local shop. Does that sound correct?

go look up the service manual for your bike and just do it yourself if your some what mechanically inclined. I would never pay 120 for a sprocket change...

here's the link to the how to with pics:http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r6-how-guides/28647-how-520-conversion.html
ride safe homie and good luck with the mod

:cheers

yeah man, do that shit yourself... it's not that hard at all.

it's very easy to install a chain kit and if you do get stuck just take pics and post them up and ask questions. so many have done it on here that people can talk you through it. also it's a very rewarding feeling to learn about the bike, do it yourself, and not to mention nice to save money.

do it urself, its not hard and you can take the $120 u saved and spend it on something else.

Owen, I think we pretty much PWND this thread. :D

And you'd expect anything else? haha

Ok I ordered the kit!

Sprocket Specialist Superlight kit at -1/+2 (15/47) with a EK MVXZ Gold Chain.


Good deal man...definitely nice choice.

I recently got this kit , good quality I got the gold sprocket with blue chain, just get a riviting tool and do the chain your self, it's fairly easy

Owen, I think we pretty much PWND this thread. :D

haha you two pwn everyones thread how bout going and doing my fork thread now!!

I was actually recommended the Driven kit over the Sprocket Specialist kit so I went with that. Black sprockets with a gold EK chain.

I was actually recommended the Driven kit over the Sprocket Specialist kit so I went with that. Black sprockets with a gold EK chain.

hey whatever floats your boat. Let me know how that works for ya. What other mods you got ? I just ordered my 520 kit as well but I'm on leave and have to wait til I get back home next week to put it in.

hey whatever floats your boat. Let me know how that works for ya. What other mods you got ? I just ordered my 520 kit as well but I'm on leave and have to wait til I get back home next week to put it in.

No mods really. Jardine slip on, GPR V4 steering stabilizer, Soupy's lowering links, and a bunch of appearance mods.

No mods really. Jardine slip on, GPR V4 steering stabilizer, Soupy's lowering links, and a bunch of appearance mods.

You got any pics of your bike ?

Pre Lowered

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_236eb1a38dbc43419a3f14bb5f9b0d2e.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_c6a5e3f26aa84930b6cc5767cf43227c.jpg

Looks good. Do the work yourself BTW.

Pre Lowered

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_236eb1a38dbc43419a3f14bb5f9b0d2e.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_c6a5e3f26aa84930b6cc5767cf43227c.jpg


Oh yeah, I remember seeing this bike on here. Nice bike and great pics.