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03-24-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by (951) Baby Shortee

I went -1,+2 on my sprockets. Also I went with a 520 setup. It was noticeably lighter than the stock stuff = less rotating mass. The guy who owns the bike shop assured me that 520 would be the best way to go. He said it will still be long lasting as long as im not a clutch wheelie freak.

He lied to you. Smaller chains do not last as long, ever. If that were so, they would use tiny bicycle chains instead to save money and weight. :P

Actually let me add to this. If you have a bike not garage kept and maintained well then most likely your chain will not last long no matter what size it is. However if you keep your chain well maintained then a 530 chain can last a VERY long time. Far longer than a 520

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03-24-2011, 11:30 PM

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i ride hiway a lot but i also wanted a little more punch so what i did was -1 in front and -1 in back and it came out nice i really like it before with just -1 front under full gas it would lift the front just enuff to make it twichy i did not like that.

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