ok here's the deal, i was told the chain and sprocket set-up was a 525 on the bike i just bought but he wasnt %100 sure, i wanna change the sprocket so i tried a 530 around part of the sprocket and it seem to fit within the teeth ok, what is the best way to tell what pitch the chain is? im guessing its a 530 because it seemed to fit...? thanks guys

 

i think the differents between a 525 n 530 is very little and mostly in how wide the links are and what sproket are you comparing it to the rear would be your best bet because the fact you have more teeth to referance it off of...

 

yea i compared it to the teeth that are exposed on the rear, so figure like 10 teeth, it seemed to fit fine...?

 

i would try rapping the chain around the sproket as much as possbile just to make sure... most stunters dont run a 530 set up because its more money......so make sure first

 

Take it to a shop and compare with the other chains

 

most people run 520's because they are known for being lighter and having less unsprung weight. this sounds great for racing but i've got a hard on for **** thats durable, bulletproof, and built to last, which is why i run a 530 chain and a solid steel 60 tooth rear sprocket. ironically my bike pulls rediculously strong on idle.

 

i ran a 530 on my last bike...... i think people are just cheap and use the excuse its lighter cuz it sounds good n there just cheap

i have a 525 now cuz i gotta go deal

 

i have always run a 520 even on a 929 and never had a problem. but you cn use a 530 on a 525 pitch or a 525 on a 520 pitch

 

so a 530 chain will work on a 525 sprocket??

 

yes

 

it will fit but have a little side to side slop. i rode that wat for 2 years cause i had a 530 front sprocket and a 525 rear. it was that way when i bought it.