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Started by weedahoe, August 03, 2011, 07:45:46 AM

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weedahoe

August 03, 2011, 07:45:46 AM
I picked up my bike a few weeks back and then (unrelated) fractured my right hand 2 weeks later. So in the downtime, im cleaning it and learning it and upgrading/updating a few things. Ive read the last 20 pages in this section and soaked a good bit of info but i have a question. Ive got all my full riding gear.

My PO said he recently changed sprockets and chain. But eventually i know i will have to do it also. It may be sooner than needed as I might swap it out for a 14/45 set. Im not worried about fuel mileage as anything is better than my truck that is fully customized and gets about 10 mpg.

So with that being said, my question has to do with the chain. I know it is a 520 chain but when buying one, do they come in a standard pre-measured length or do i have to cut and custom fit it?

My truck BTW....

2004 2wd Dodge Ram QC w/a 5.7 with Royal Purple 5w-20 in the motor, RP Max ATF in the trans, 80-90w in the 4.56 Auburn LSD rolling on American Racing Dale Earnhart "Tank" 24s wrapped in Pirelli 325/45/24s (36" tires)

| Debadged | SRT-10 hood | Custom CAI | Fumoto oil valve | 12" of lift | Power Wire | 9007 Bi-Xenon 6k | 9006 Single Beam 6K | 2nd battery tray (2K CCA total) | Big 3 upgrade w/1ga wire | Niteshaded tails and 3rd w/LEDs | Amber turn deletes | Custom Halos/Angel eyes | 26gal to 35gal fuel tank swap | Viair 380c air compressor | 17" & 21" train horns | Ceramic pads (F&R) | Westin Nerfs | Chrome door/tailgate handles | Chrome fuel door | Chrome bug shield | Japanese Cherry overlay kit for interior | Custom double DIN console | Custom switch panel | Pioneer AVIC-Z3 w/60Gb HDD (HU) | Pioneer DEQ-7600 (Digital EQ) | Pioneer GEX-P10HD (HD Radio Tuner) | Xbox 360 | Audiobahn A8000V (1600w sub amp) | Audiobahn 2002V (400w mid/high amp) | 2 12" Kicker DVC CVRs in a FoxBox | 4 Kicker DS650s (front & rears) | 2 Kicker KS350s (dash) | 2 8" LCD screens in the sunvisors | 2 9" LCD screens in the headrest | Clifford 50.7x alarm | 20/15% tint | Diablo Trinity - custom and 93 tuned | Mopar 6.1 ignition conversion | Start ignition push button | KRC 210 cam | 6.1 springs & pushrods | 6.1 half covers | 180* T-stat | Taurus E-fan | Pacesetter ceramic LTs (no cats) | dual DMH cutouts | (2) 4x14" round magnaflows | 4x24" tips | X pipe | Jimmy Jammers | Ported (85mm) TB | Innovate LC-1 wideband | Sonnax transmission pressure booster | Mopar slush mats | RPB mesh grill | Custom center console | B&M QuickSilver floor shifter |

2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

ryott52

#1
August 03, 2011, 08:14:37 AM
Stock chain length is 110 links, you can order that from most distributors. For 14/45 you'll need a different number of links, there's a calculator link on this page: http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Sprocket

This calculator says you'll need a 112 link chain, and according to ebay those can be found. However, it couldn't hurt to order a longer chain and cut it down, that way you can make sure that you'll have enough links, instead of just trusting the calculator.
"Look at life early as a serious matter. Life is hard, it does not pamper anybody, and for every time it strokes you it gives you ten blows. Become accustomed to that soon, but don't let it defeat you. Decide to fight."

weedahoe

#2
August 03, 2011, 08:25:39 AM
THX. Thats exactly what I needed to know
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

gsJack

#3
August 03, 2011, 08:33:35 AM
407,400 miles in 30 years for 13,580 miles/year average.  Started riding 7/21/84 and hung up helmet 8/31/14.

reload

#4
August 03, 2011, 10:52:51 AM
sweet truck. details/pics of the custon CAI please  :D.  and what's the air compressor for?

weedahoe

#5
August 03, 2011, 12:37:21 PM
Air compressors serve two functions. One is to blow the two air horns I have and the other is to be used with the air hose i keep with me for any issues i might have on the road. Not everyone with a shop can work on  36"all-terrain tires mounted on 24'' rims. I have them internally balanced with 10oz of beads from http://www.counteractbalancing.com/counteract/. I thought you guys used beads for motorcycle tires too?? So anyway, even though I also carry a can of Green Slime and Fix-A-Flat just in case, they are my last option. I make sure where ever im at, im not stuck at.

All my pics

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=fb87bd8396fbfbf4&lc=1033&id=FB87BD8396FBFBF4%21120

Pics of my personal CAI w/a 4'' S&B filter

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=fb87bd8396fbfbf4&lc=1033&id=FB87BD8396FBFBF4%21120#cid=FB87BD8396FBFBF4&id=FB87BD8396FBFBF4%212287

Pics of a few other basic custom intakes

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=FB87BD8396FBFBF4&id=FB87BD8396FBFBF4%212807
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

ryott52

#6
August 03, 2011, 01:03:57 PM
Nah, most balancing done on bikes is with little weights attached to the wheel itself.
"Look at life early as a serious matter. Life is hard, it does not pamper anybody, and for every time it strokes you it gives you ten blows. Become accustomed to that soon, but don't let it defeat you. Decide to fight."

twelvepoint

#7
August 03, 2011, 01:16:28 PM
Imagine if you did an equivalent amount of mods to your GS500?

Actually the air horn alone would be awesome.
SPECS: '94 GS500E | Originally RAV-4 lesbian purple, but repainted blue | New "sporty" turn signals | ~10,000 Miles
CONDITION: Registered | Inspected | Insured
TBD: New front tire | Fork seals | Oil filter cover stud needs helicoil insert

weedahoe

#8
August 03, 2011, 02:04:29 PM
Quote from: twelvepoint on August 03, 2011, 01:16:28 PM
Imagine if you did an equivalent amount of mods to your GS500?

Actually the air horn alone would be awesome.

LOL....Ive got well over 15k in mods on my truck. However, no mech has ever touched my truck. Im planning another cam swap later in the year. I do all my own work. Ive got tools our the rear including parts washers, blasting cabinets, welders and even my own powder coating booth. Im not new to projects or custom work.

Thankfully, Im just starting with bikes. Im sure 5k+ in mods on a bike would get a really awesome bike. Ive got a lot of plans for my GS5 and i know they FAR outweigh the worth of the bike but its a project and I like projects.

Quote from: ryott52 on August 03, 2011, 01:03:57 PM
Nah, most balancing done on bikes is with little weights attached to the wheel itself.

What fun is that? I would never let a shop use external weights on my truck. I dont plan on having them on my bike rims either.
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

kininja

#9
August 03, 2011, 02:13:18 PM
Cool truck. Nice Halo 3 shirt, dude!
kininja

weedahoe

#10
August 03, 2011, 02:21:07 PM
THX. Im certainly a Halo advocate. LOL

My truck is built to run fast. However, if it had a 5/7 drop and smaller 17" rims and 29" DR tires, it would be a lot faster....LOL

But overall, it is a head turner.

http://youtu.be/tiNPo9-_vAk
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

ryott52

#11
August 03, 2011, 02:41:23 PM
Do you do any sled pulls?
"Look at life early as a serious matter. Life is hard, it does not pamper anybody, and for every time it strokes you it gives you ten blows. Become accustomed to that soon, but don't let it defeat you. Decide to fight."

kininja

#12
August 03, 2011, 02:56:27 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on August 03, 2011, 02:21:07 PM
THX. Im certainly a Halo advocate. LOL

Me too. The game has partly formed who I am today, as sad as that may be.

Also makes me want to buy an Icon Variant helmet very badly.
kininja

weedahoe

#13
August 03, 2011, 03:11:45 PM
Quote from: ryott52 on August 03, 2011, 02:41:23 PM
Do you do any sled pulls?

All gas. No diesel. Next truck will be a CTD though.
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

ryott52

#14
August 03, 2011, 04:22:23 PM
The pulls that I've been to all had a gas category, never thought about trying it out?
"Look at life early as a serious matter. Life is hard, it does not pamper anybody, and for every time it strokes you it gives you ten blows. Become accustomed to that soon, but don't let it defeat you. Decide to fight."

weedahoe

#15
August 04, 2011, 05:22:53 AM
Never thought of it but even though my truck has 4.56s gears, I still would not attempt anything like that unless I had 5.13s
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

reload

#16
August 04, 2011, 10:13:36 AM
bah. the links for the pics don't work for me.

pics of your shop! i want to get all that stuff too...first i have to buy a garage lol.

should this be a separate thread? lol
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