Smaller sprockets will make your kart faster, but only in terms of top speed. Larger sprockets will give your kart faster acceleration but a slower top speed.
Can I use a 520 sprocket with 525 chain?
A 525 chain may run on 520 sprockets, but a 520 chain is too narrow to run on 525 sprockets.
How thick is a 525 sprocket?
Front sprocket 525, inner 21.5/27mm, thickness 8.5mm, 17 teeth.
What is the difference between a 520 and 525 chain?
It may sound ridiculous, but by simply changing your regular 525/530 chain and sprockets to a 520, you’ll gain roughly 1.5hp on the dyno and save nearly a kilogram. People will bring up the fact that 520 chains will wear out faster than 525/530 chains. Ultimately, if you start to nitpick, yes, they will.
What size sprocket do I need for go-kart?
To determine a clutch sprocket teeth number from a given gear ratio with a given rear axle sprocket teeth number, simply divide the rear axle sprocket teeth number by the first number in the ratio (ie: 60 divided by 5 = 12) to give 12T.
How can I make my 6.5 hp go-kart faster?
Here are 9 ways to make your go-kart faster:
- Upgrade Your Go-Kart.
- Optimize Your Carburetor.
- Install a Supercharger or Turbocharger.
- Re-gear Your Go-Kart.
- Make Your Go-Kart More Lightweight.
- Remove the Speed Governor.
- Change to Larger Go-Kart Tires.
- Add Isopropyl Alcohol to Your Fuel.
What does 525 mean on a motorcycle chain?
A 525 chain (the size my bike uses) has a pitch of 5/8″ (15.88mm) and a roller width of 2.5/8″ (7.94mm). A 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8″ (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8″ (9.52mm).
What size is 520 chain?
Metric Dimensions
| Chain | Pitch | Roller Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 420 | 12.70mm | 7.75mm |
| 428 | 12.70mm | 8.51mm |
| 520 | 15.88mm | 10.16mm |
| 525 | 15.88mm | 10.16mm |
Whats the difference between a 520 chain and a 530 chain?
A 520 chain is a smaller pitch chain. Pitch being the distance between rollers. The 520 is a lighter weight chain than the 530. That is why people switch to the 520, but it may not last as long as a 530.
What thickness is a 520 sprocket?
Bicycle and Motorcycle Chain Dimensions
| Chain No. | Pitch | Sprocket thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 520 | 5/8″ | 0.227″ |
| 525 | 5/8″ | 0.284″ |
| 530 | 5/8″ | 0.343″ |
| 630 | 3/4″ | 0.343″ |
How long does a 520 chain last?
525 or 520 is good for racing, but for long haul riding, I’d go to a chain and sprocket conversion to a 530 RK X Ring chain. You’ll get at least 20K out of that. Do you grease your chain enough? You should never see anything shiny when looking at the back of your bike.
How do I choose a go-kart sprocket?
