1986 VFR750 520 conversion

Has anyone ever found or modded another 520 conversion kit for the VFR

 

I contacted a retailer out Texas that sells 520 conversions for 1990+ on ebay, about the 86-87 model years & never did hear back from them. Maybe its time to try again

 

Well Good news I contacted the good people at moto heaven and I got this response. They say they can do any gearing combo from mild to wild so I will see what they say when I write them back.

 

If that's SCUMofallparts, you've been warned.....

 

Well I sent him another e-mail as shown below and this is what I got back.

 

Thats the place, take it they aren't as good as they advertise to be.

 

I've bought some stuff from them. Prices were OK, but be prepared for a long wait (sometimes). :blah:

 

Midias, did you end up getting a 520 front sprocket from those guys?

I need a VFR 520 front, and a VF500F 520 rear...

Thanks!

 

Yes I got the sprocket for both the front and rear as well as the chain from moto heaven contact Phil he is very helpful. Info I would have on hand would be number of splines on the shaft the front sprocket will be going on.


Phil
moto-heaven
TECH LINE 814-489-3379
Toll Free Order Line 1-877-416-0969

 

Thanks a bunch!

 

Saving a few $$$?

Why would anyone want to put a smaller chain on a, heavy, torquey beast like VFR??

The smaller chain will wear out MUCH quicker than stock, and that aluminum rear sprocket will wear out 2-3 times quicker than steel.

In the end you'll actually spend more.

 

Saving money is not why I went after the 520 conversion.

 

I need the smaller chain because I am converting from 110/130 tires to 120/180 with a 900RR rear wheel. I need the clearance.

$$ is not an issue at this point(I am a cheap bastard, but I know where I can & can't cut corners!)

I am looking for steel rears, not aluminum.

& I converted my F4i to 520 a while ago & it's been just fine. That bike makes about the same torque and 20 more hp...

 

I have searched my manual and cannot find the OEM chart for front and rear sprockets. Does anyone know what they should be for an 86 750? I picked this bike up 2 years ago and it has 16x46 currently.

Thanks.