? to those who did 16t mod

[xzvs]

Got the bike on stands and taken apart (all I have to do is loosen the chain and old front sprocket should come off)
the sprocket does not look nearly as thick in the tooth area as the old one -- is this normal or do I have the wrong sprocket.

 

[xzvs]

will post pics as soon as i find the &%#&%$# who took the batteries out of my camera -- (&*&(*^% christmas!!!!



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[xzvs]

pic

 

[Got-Busa?]

It's not! The teeth should be the same width but overall the 16T is slimmer and much lighter than the OEM. I haven't had any problems with mine or heard of any from anyone else that did the mod.

 

[Got-Busa?]

Seems that we posted at the same time.

My sprocket was a tad slimmer overall (because of no excess metal around the sprocket like your pic shows extending beyond the teeth) but the teeth were the same width from what I rememeber.

Your sprocket does look mighty thin.  Are you sure it's for a BUSA?



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[mrninja9]

yes i just did mine last night since my busa is in my dinning room. I thought so too but i made a few phone calls and it is the same just lighter i went with a jt sprocket

 

[xzvs]

well there is an offset built into the new sprocket -- looks like it faces inward & lines it up the same as the old sprocket. Its bolted on loosly and seems to be okay (splines the same etc) -- just made me a tad nervous. The teeth are physically smaller -- so still dont know if thats going to be a problem -- but the teeth fit the chain lengthwise perfect. Now to see if I have enough adjustment left to take out the slack

thanks for the replies -- was freaking out a bit

BTW nice trick with the suzuki dirtbags putting a locking nut on the switch stand bolt --- SNAP!! -- (^%*&$#@

g/f showed up with new flouresecent fixtures right after I broke that off -- well next time there will be sufficient light

 

[mrninja9]

but if you put your bike in the house much easier

 

[xzvs]

haha-- dont think so -- already have one verbal warning from the g/f -- grandkid is over and is asking about the loud "strange" words coming from the garage
plus your dreams have come true for all you northern and east coast guys -- its now $*^%#ing raining on me

 

[DaCol.]

but  if  you  put your bike in the house  much  easier

If I put the Busa in the House, much less the living room, my wife would  

me. You must live alone or with a Motorcycle Moma, me I would have to  

for a month ! The garadge is mine

, the HOUSE is HERS  

"OH YEA" the Dog House can also be MINE  

 

[GSXRme]

That looks like its for a 520 conv.

Be Careful, there not as stronge as 525 nor 530... but should work if needed to

I would just get a 520 chain and rear sproket if you tend do that.

 

[xzvs]

yup -- checked -- its a 520 -- but was the only one listed
hope it works-- its in there now

 

[bronc3]

That is the wrong sprocket, I wouldn't run it. The extra material on the stock sprocket is for noise reduction, but that's not the problem with the new one. A Busa needs a GOOD 530 chain & sprocket set to avoid breakage. 520 conversions are usually reserved for 300 tire conversions, which are really just a poser thing anyway for the most part. Running that 520 sprocket with a 530 chain around it will rapidly wear the chain rollers. That is, if it doesn't break. Chain failures can have disastrous results, best not to skimp here.

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

Why did you have to take the stand switch off?? I have never had to in the past.....

Maybe it is just the way your linkage is adjusted.

I would not run a 520 sprocket on a 530 chain. I may neve cause a problem, but then again, it just might. Why risk it over a $20 sprocket?

 

[xzvs]

the bolt through the shaft shaft arm wouldn't clear the switch -- so I had to yank it off -- not a huge deal as I had a replacement bolt (serveral in fact -- that size length is pretty common in my junk drawer)
I only have a bit over 1k miles on the stock setup and wanted to go with a 16t in the front -- did not know stock was a 530. Don't want to waste a perfectly good chain either.
rode it around the block just before the sky fell here -- no unusual noises etc. Felt like a pretty big difference, but then wasn't wearing gear so didn't bust on it.

 

[The Big Red One]

the bolt through the shaft shaft arm wouldn't clear the switch -- so I had to yank it off -- not a huge deal as I had a replacement bolt (serveral in fact -- that size length is pretty common in my junk drawer)
I only have a bit over 1k miles on the stock setup and wanted to go with a 16t in the front -- did not know stock was a 530. Don't want to waste a perfectly good chain either.
rode it around the block just before the sky fell here -- no unusual noises etc. Felt like a pretty big difference, but then wasn't wearing gear so didn't bust on it.

It looks to me like there's gonna be ALOT of chain side play on that sprocket, and I doubt the pitch is right either. With a 160 hp machine I really think your playing with fire. Do a search and see the results of breaking a chain.....it can do a lot of damage and possibly kill you. I really wouldn't take the chance. Just get the right sprocket and ride without worries

 

[BA BUSA]

Don't use a 520 sprocket with a 530 chain !!!!!!!!!!

Busa's will destroy any sprockets and chains other than good quality 530's

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

the bolt through the shaft shaft arm wouldn't clear the switch -- so I had to yank it off -- not a huge deal as I had a replacement bolt (serveral in fact -- that size length is pretty common in my junk drawer)
I only have a bit over 1k miles on the stock setup and wanted to go with a 16t in the front -- did not know stock was a 530. Don't want to waste a perfectly good chain either.
rode it around the block just before the sky fell here -- no unusual noises etc. Felt like a pretty big difference, but then wasn't wearing gear so didn't bust on it.

I found that if I loosen up the bolt on the shift shaft and then I can pull it out without removing the bolt completely. I never loosen the SS switch.

 

[xzvs]

got a 530 coming -- guess its back on with the stock sprocket for now
should be able to do it a lot more quickly now

 

[Bruiserman]

good idea. Don't want to test fate like that.