I just did a 520 conversion on my 1260S yesterday. Only went up a tooth in the back (44T). I used an EK 3D chain and AEM Factory hub and sprocket kit. All that said, it was 100% worth it. I definitely need to get a set of wheels. Keep up the damn good work!!!
Actually to clarify, the 520erv7 chain isn't stronger than a 525zvmx2 chain, but it is lighter, and it's strong enough. I've left both my big bikes on a 525, as I'm not worried about the weight of the drivetrain. But I did change my mt07 to a 520 (although that's a small engine so I used the vx3 variant).
Yes the link length is the same. The chain is just narrower. But the chain material is better since the tensile strength is higher than the factory 525 chain.
Just curious how come you don't go down one tooth on the front sprocket to get even more acceleration? Also thinking maybe you're going to go with the bright matte red/white like on the 1299 SL and the new Multistrada RS
Upto 150mph, there is a lot more than just a couple HP needed to change the acceleration numbers. Also how did they make sure the two runs were exactly equal launches, same exact grip levels, same wind direction and speed? MotoGP teams have to make sure the bikes traction control is adjusted correctly when they swap out a chain. That says a lot about what a chain can do to a motorcycle.
@Motomillion you never get exact runs same with human imput.. they used same bike same rider same morning.. the done 5 runs b4 and after and 0.2 was best gain.. obv that's just that test and was designed as a sort of myth buster series they done... anyway love the vids and projects.. safe
The fans don't usually come on until around 215 degrees. If you get a BT Moto ECU flash you can have the temperature they come on at brought way down. Assuming nothing's wrong with them that is.
A lightweight chain makes no sense to me on any bike larger than a middleweight. You will not gain enough to justify this. Lightweight chains are mainly used in racing or 400cc or less. Might as well put aluminum sprockets on too 🤦🏻♂️
@@Motomillion Yes, but 99.9% of your audience isn’t racing nor do they have a mechanic to make the chassis adjustments to actually have an affect that would warrant a lightweight chain. Again, if your racing and need that little bit extra to get you by the guy in front of you down the straight..ok. I did this to my “Crippled” 600 (a 450 after disabling a cylinder) along with Aluminum sprockets whit did net me a gain but again this was a racing environment. That being said, Anything over a 600 is not going to be worth it. These bikes have too much power and we are restricting the power delivery so we’re not sent to the moon from a nasty high side. Now..doing a conversion to 520, 525 or whatever to make tire changes easier if you’re doing a lot of track days is definitely worth it.
I just bought a Diavel V4 and would like you to stop making these videos please, your giving me to many ideas 🙈 I definitely do not want to see the carbon wheels episode 🥵 😬
