Every day, I sometimes wonder if this is just a game of swapping out parts as they arrive. Open it up, swap it out, open it up, swap it out—
I’ll keep an eye on the timing and smoothly install the parts as they arrive. This time I converted to a 525 size with a Sunstar chain and sprocket kit.
Converting to a 520 size reduces chain weight and friction loss dramatically. Since 520 is also reasonably priced, it seems like a good idea to replace it frequently.
Personally, I still think 530 or 525, if available, is the way to go. And from Sunstar, who loves Z bikes, a 525 size is now available. When choosing this conversion kit, I made sure to check whether front and rear final drive options were available—that’s important.
Like my own bike, just changing the final drive even for city riding makes a huge difference in how it feels, so I’d recommend trying it.
I basically go short on everything.
Both have a convex shape, so they’re easy to tell apart.
This premium lock washer is really excellent
The wider tabs compared to the original really boost confidence, don’t they? This lock washer has a surprisingly punchy price tag… If you want to use it, you’ll probably end up buying the whole chain set.
But honestly, a lock washer like this really does give you peace of mind.
Then I apply thread locker to the lock nut, tighten it with a torque wrench, and the installation is complete. Crimping the lock washer in two or more places will give you peace of mind.
Just having the drive chain installed makes the bike look so much more like a real motorcycle.
The chassis work is pretty much done, so I’m thinking it’s time to tackle the electrical system.
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