Mod of The Month: 2008 Yamaha R1 D.I.D 520 ERV3 Chain and Vortex Sprockets

What's It Worth?
Weight in Pounds
Stock chain: 5.78
D.I.D chain: 4.03
Stock sprockets: front/rear combined: 2.51
Vortex sprockets:
front/rear combined: 1.38
Total weight savings: 2.88 pounds

50-100 MPH Third Gear Roll-On:
Stock: 5.0 seconds
Yosh slip-ons/Bazzaz Z-Fi: 4.9 seconds
Yosh slip-ons/Bazzaz Z-Fi/ 520 +2 conversion: 4.6 seconds
*all acceleration data is uncorrected and measured at 3200 ft above sea level

BUYER'S BOX
D.I.D Chains
$224
www.didchain.com
(615) 323-4020

Vortex Racing
Front: $30.95
Rear: $70.95
www.vortexracing.com
(800) 851-7846

Project 2008
Yamaha R1 Conclusion
We proved that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks to some key motor mods our already stout '08 R1 is ready to take on the latest literbikes. And while the added power is welcome, perhaps the bike's meager price paired with our budget-minded mods makes a bigger statement in proving that you don't need a lot of cash to haul serious ass.

* Coming next month:
A 2007 Honda CBR600RR enters the garage

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