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    530 Chain Conversion

    What are the benefits or any negatives with converting from a 630 to 530 chain and sprockets?
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    Well, once my kit gets installed, I'll give actual feel. As for benefits...weight reduction is one. Got mine from Z1.

    Ed
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    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
    Originally posted by GSXR7ED
    Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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      #3
      Loads, search the forums there are countless threads relating to this upgrade.
      1978 GS1085.

      Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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        #4
        pay attention to "sprocket size"... different from "how many teeth".
        check many posts like Agemax says.
        I didn't....
        Changed my 79 1000L from 630 to 530... chain rubbed on swing arm.. had to buy sprockets twice.
        When I got it right, I realized I like the "old school" look better.. and wanted the 630 back.
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          #5
          Originally posted by Crank View Post
          What are the benefits or any negatives with converting from a 630 to 530 chain and sprockets?
          The 530 chains are much cheaper than unless you are recycling 630 chains.

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            #6
            I've been told the 530 is stronger.
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

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              #7
              Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
              I've been told the 530 is stronger.
              that is very uninteresting.....
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                #8
                A modern 530 is probably stronger than a vintage 630.

                In a nutshell, there are no downsides, other than you need new sprockets. (Which you would need anyway if your 630 chain is worn.)
                Charles
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                  #9
                  Wow....all this talk about 530 conversion. If ONE talks to the folks at Z1, there would be no issues with fit test. I'm just sayin'. And I remember being mentioned about tooth count....it depends on how you ride.

                  Ed
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                  my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                  Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                  Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                    Wow....all this talk about 530 conversion. If ONE talks to the folks at Z1, there would be no issues with fit test. I'm just sayin'. And I remember being mentioned about tooth count....it depends on how you ride.

                    Ed
                    Would you rather a tire or sparkplug thread?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                      I've been told the 530 is stronger.
                      Originally posted by derwood View Post
                      that is very uninteresting.....
                      Why is that?

                      OP asked for benefits or negatives, that's a benefit.

                      Ill manners are uninteresting. My post wasn't uninteresting enough for you to ignore.
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by posplayr View Post
                        Would you rather a tire or sparkplug thread?
                        Finally!

                        I'm not much for debate...but you're messin' with me! (In a good way)

                        I just wish I could have completed the task back in NM. That darn front sprocket just wouldn't budge. No impact gun meant I was stuck with it but got MrBill's old 630 chain...which I still have.

                        I also talked to Rob from Z1 who was very helpful in this regard as well as the purchase of my V&H/4-1 Exhaust. Those were exciting times when I made all those purchases. Now I have different priorities.

                        Good chat!

                        Ed
                        GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                        GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                        GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                        my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                        Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                        Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                          #13
                          When I was road racing in a production class(1982!), I ran a 530 chain kit and people thought I was cheating. I have a used 630 set-up that is in very good condition. 15/42. Will need a master link. It came off of a GS1100E. Will trade for most anything off of a GS1000ec or GS1100ez plus postage. I went with a 530. If you are looking to lighten things up, the chains from Z1 are very heavy duty, but a little heavy in weight compared to others. Z1 chains are also way less $$$
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                          Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                            #14
                            Thanks for the replies gentlemen.

                            Now....how do I go about getting the correct information on what size 530 to replace the 630 sprockets?

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                              #15
                              Go back and read post #9.


                              EDIT: OK, I see that it would be a LONG distance call for you.
                              Visit their website, instead.

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