that sumofallparts.net link has the vortex 520 kit with sprockets and xso chain for $136.49 shipped to your door. so i think i will go with that. although it is a toss up now.

has anyone heard anything about those stealth sprockets?
they look like they are really solid and it comes with the D.I.D. chain shipped to my door for $206

how do the stealth sprockets compare to the vortex sprockets?

i alsoneed to know differences between the D.I.D. chain and the RK520XSO chain...?

thanks for your help everyone
_zac

 

anybody?? opinions por favor...
_zac

 

sprocket is sprocket...unless you get no name ones...they are all the same...it's the chain that matters most!
i get all my chains from sprocketcenter...no brian won't remember me...because in the past 5 years i've gone like 4 times...cause them DID's last so long...if i had RK or some other crap then he'd remember me cause i'd always be there getting another chain!

if you're doing the -1 +2...like most say...stick with 525.

 

Haven't heard anything bad aboutRK. DIDis a really good chain (12k miles and running strong).
Only input with the sprocket is regarding aluminum vs. steel. Aluminum is lighter but heard it wears quicker (depending on the rider I guess). I'd still get the Vortex 520 kit even with the Aluminum.

 

Just outta curiousity, why does it matter if he's only going down 1 up 2? I thought the 525 was all around better and stronger (just heavier) regardless of sprocket size.

 

yea you're right, 525 is a stronger chain...most people want to do the 520 conversion with sprocket change...then say...wow...i feel all this difference, etc...but what they actually feel is the -1 +2 and not the reduced weight of 520!!! but if for racing or track then 520 with gear swap...but gearing will depend on the track. so there's really no need for the 520 for the umph.

 

that's what I thought. I think it's a sales gimmick, they sell people saying it's lighter and you'll feel a difference with less drag and weight, but really, it's just cheaper to make, and they jack the price up! 525 all the way.

 

well i bought the vortex 520 kit. will be to me in 1 - 2 weeks. i got black vortex sprockets and a gold 520 chain. i cant wait to install them
i know everyone said go 525 but they didnt sell it all together with a 525 for a good price. i got everything shipped for 149.99
thanks again
_zac

 

150 shipped w/gold chain? Thats a good deal. Enjoy

 

thanks man... and yes it was 149.99 special on sumofallparts.net for a set of vortex sprockets (-1 front +2 rear) in black with a gold rk xso 520 chain. it was the best deal ive found so i went for it. thanks again for everyones comments and opinions,i appreciate them all.
_zac