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.
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Loads, search the forums there are countless threads relating to this upgrade.1978 GS1085.
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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.1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
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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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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.)Comment
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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.
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my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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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.Comment
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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!
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my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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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 $$$Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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Thanks for the replies gentlemen.
Now....how do I go about getting the correct information on what size 530 to replace the 630 sprockets?Comment
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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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