chain question

[guitarjedi]

It looks like I am in need of a new chain for my 82 gs 750T.as it is all the way back and still too much slack. it appears that i need a 630-96 and I seen this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

My question is twofold
1. is anyone familiar with this brand
2. could this be a reliable chain? this price makes me a little nervous.

[BassCliff]

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[Guest]

Get a good o-ring chain unless you plan on getting another one real soon.

[tejasmud]

Never heard of that brand.

It will work though....

With chains the old saying, "you get what you pay for," is pretty much the truth.

I would agree on finding a good o-ring chain, Tsubaki, DID, RK, or the known Japanese brands.

Better wear performance, and less adjustment intervals.

Also, best to replace both sprockets to fit the new chain as well.

[koolaid_kid]

Reliable is moving point, to be sure. I prefer to get 20k - 30k out of my chain. So I purchase a quality chain/sprocket set, for $130 and up. But if all you want is 2-3k, that should be fine.
And if you want to replace them all, it is a good time to consider a 530 conversion set, which gives you a lot more options in chain selections.

[Turtleface]

Reliable is moving point, to be sure. I prefer to get 20k - 30k out of my chain. So I purchase a quality chain/sprocket set, for $130 and up. But if all you want is 2-3k, that should be fine.
And if you want to replace them all, it is a good time to consider a 530 conversion set, which gives you a lot more options in chain selections.

When I converted to a 530 on my 1100E, it cost roughly the same for the whole conversion as it would have cost for a 630 chain alone. Parts availability for the 530 is muuuuuuch greater as well.

[modular]

Z1 Enterprises has a nice RK brand 630 O-ring chain for $112.09, as well as the chain rings.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1871

Of course, if you choose to swap to the 530 set-up they are the folks for all that as well.

[guitarjedi]

well I appreciate all the input. Now the big question,do I have to pull the swingarm to get the old chain off? its my understanding its an endless loop chain (no master link)

[Turtleface]

well I appreciate all the input. Now the big question,do I have to pull the swingarm to get the old chain off? its my understanding its an endless loop chain (no master link)

You're not going to reuse it, so feel free to cut it off. There are chainbreaker tools available as well. The only thing I had available was an angle grinder, and that worked.

[guitarjedi]

I guess for the price I will be doing a 530 conversion. I appreciate all the help. Thanx all...I want to keep riding for a while and not have the chain chunk on me ( its making alot of noise) Peace!!!!

[guitarjedi]

would anyone know what the stock sprocket sizes are on this 82 gs750t?
I dont really want to tear it apart till I can get new sprockets and chain but I am not sure of the teeth count on these stock sprockets.

[Guest]

Pretty sure 15/42