Chain/engine

[Guest]

First ? What is a 530 conversion for your chain?
Second? Can you buy engine kits for these's old bikes, for more get up and go ??

[Rick65Cat]

Chain conversion kit switches from one size of chain/sprocket combo to a 530 size combo.

Engine kits have been around since Christ was a corporal.
From mild to wild.

[Rick65Cat]

If I convert from my 630 O-ring chain to a 530, how much circulating weight can I save? Its got to be some kind of HP gain not having to turn a heavier chain.

[Turtleface]

Most people have reported a couple pounds. It's rotational mass, vs static mass, so the effects of weight loss are more pronounced than if you just shaved a few pounds off the chassis. More importantly though, changing sprockets and chain becomes cheaper via the 530, and parts availability is improved ten-fold.

[Rick65Cat]

I'll have to let my 630 wear out first I guess. It and the sprockets are new.

[Guest]

Ok I get it...Where can I get a 530 conversion for my 79 GS1000E ??? thanks

[Rick65Cat]

Go through this page...tons of links. Surely theres something in here.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/GSR_Greeting.html

[Guest]

Call these guys and they'll hook you up.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/

http://www.wiseco.com/Catalogs/Power...etOverbore.pdf

[Guest]

Most people have reported a couple pounds.

IIRC, Rob (Katman) said the net savings was 8 lbs, on the 1100.
Tony.