V-Twin FTW

[Hydrant]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I couldn't get on that site, but chains were just discussed in another thread. Here's some facts:

DID 630 O-ring, tensile strength- 11,000 lbs
DID 530 X-ring, tensile strength- 9,760 lbs
DID 520 X-ring, tensile strength- 6,830 lbs

Why put on a weaker chain than stock?

I'm with ya, but it's not my bike. He just mentioned that he was interested in the 520 conversion. I have the DID 530 chain and AFAM steel sprockets on mine when I had to replace it.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Hydrant

OSP
Group buy for steel sprockets and 520 chain

http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81788

Did it yesterday... and FYI, the tensile strength of the stock chain is 9,330lbs, whereas the RK isn't far off at 8,800lbs. If it stretches too much, I'll swap it back to 530. The price was right and a lot of other guys are running 530 without issue, so I'm going to take the risk.

Originally Posted by Hydrant

TL Streetfighter ideas

http://www.chucksirois.com/TL1000/fi...ghter-skin.htm

I'm ALL over that site.

[OneSickPsycho]

Parts ordered yesterday - 520 chain conversion kit up two teeth on the rear... headlights... gonna look for more shit today...

[dReWpY]

the chain mod will make a big difference, more on the gearing then the size change but still will be very noticeable

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by drewpy

the chain mod will make a big difference, more on the gearing then the size change but still will be very noticeable

I know, I got a semi-chub just ordering it... should be real interesting when I do the 1/5 throttle insert mod.

[dReWpY]

another thing i did to the rc that made it a beast... ur on the right track to a hellva ride

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by drewpy

another thing i did to the rc that made it a beast... ur on the right track to a hellva ride

Plus I'd like to hack off about 50lbs...

[dReWpY]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Plus I'd like to hack off about 50lbs...

what would that put you @ 185#'s???

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I know, I got a semi-chub just ordering it... should be real interesting when I do the 1/5 throttle insert mod.

I have my TLR geared right now at stock in the front, 3 up in the rear. The front *will* come up very easily with almost any amount of throttle up through 3rd gear. You better have a few changes of underwear handy. You'll need them.

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Plus I'd like to hack off about 50lbs...

I've dropped about 30-40 lbs off of my bike, thanks to liberal use of magnesium and titanium. You'll be amazed at the difference it will make. Even more so if you'd buy some damn magnesium wheels.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I know, I got a semi-chub just ordering it... should be real interesting when I do the 1/5 throttle insert mod.

A lot of gsxr and honda guys use stock r1/r6 throttle tubes. Ought to work on the tlr as well and its like $15