have there been any issues with the 1000RR breaking 520 chains?

 

excellent diy

 

great thread! this is the first thing im attempting on my 04 1000rr

 

On a 1-10 scale, how would you rate the difficulty of this job? 1-2 hrs needed? is this a 1 hour job for a shop? Where can I find tools for the chain and a good place to buy the 520 kit? What does this do to the speedometer? its already off by 8% so does this correct it in the right or wrong direction?

 

I would rate it at a 5, as long as the front sprocket nut comes of easily. The shop might be able to do it in an hour, but getting in line waiting for your turn will take up some time. I bought chain tool on ebay. There are tons of 520 kits on ebay also. If you get the same number of teeth it wont change you speedometer. If you get minus teeth on the front or plus teeth on the rear it will make you speedo more off.