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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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are any of yal running a different sprocket setup than -1 +2 which i have found is common, im thinkin -1 +3 or 4, would that setup still be streetable and practical?

and keeping with the 525 chain and NOT a 520.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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I run a +3 in rear and -1 up front. It did it mostly for some low end grunt on the track, though I find it ok on the street. You'll be a little high on the highway RPM wise and you will have to replace your chain (people only move 2 up so they can avoid changing the chain) and probably picking up a speedo healer is also a good idea (your speedo is going to read really high).
 
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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gotcha, ha ill leave the speedo off to scare passengers haha.
but i think im going to do -1 +5 since im going to start parkin lot stunting, and i am probally due for a new chain soon anyways.

where can i find sprockets that are for the 525 chain. i dont need a 520 and they stretch more i am told
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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There was an online company selling a stunt kit for the F4i. I think it might have been 1tail.com. If you hit the stunt forums those guys will point you in the right direction for sure.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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I did a -1 in the front with a 520 conversion. I have more than enough torque to do wheelies and i can still ride on the highway. I also did a speedo healer. It kinda sux to ride on the highway and never know what speed you are going. I would say if you aren't going to ride much highway a +5 is ok, but the -1 in the front is more than enough.You can get kits on ebay with sprockets and a chain for around 150.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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ya, my highway riding is only for short rides, my buddy is -1 +9 and he said hes had no probs with the highway. but im gonna hopefully get better at stunting and work on the slow stuff.
where can i get a speedo healer?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Its recommended you change chain n both sprckets togeather as a set. If not it will cause premature wear. Just a tip
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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ya, im deffinately gonna change both sprockets and a new chain for sure, just keep my old stuff for spares.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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do a google search for speedo healer, thats what i did, can't remember the site. or ebay
 
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