How many links in stock 630 chain on a 85 GS1150EF?

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  • 1150newb
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    How many links in stock 630 chain on a 85 GS1150EF?

    I'm replacing the chain and sprockets on my 85 GS1150EF. Going 630 chain, 15T and 42T. I believe this is stock. How many links should there be?
  • posplayr
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    #2
    Call Z1 for help

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    • dorkburger
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      #3
      I can check my FSM this evening if you don't have an answer by then.
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      • kochic
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        • Nov 2008
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        • St-Jean-de-Matha,Quebec

        #4
        102 links.
        Marc
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        • 1150newb

          #5
          Thanks Glen. I forgot I have my FSM downloaded on my computer here at work so I took your tip and....Voila! Diado D.I.D. 630YL or Takasago RK630GSV, 102 links. (at 15/42) Thanks as well Marc.

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          • hannibal
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            • Jun 2015
            • 1033
            • Washington DC

            #6
            Why not go with a 530 setup if you're already planning on new sprockets? That's what most folks on here recommend.
            Jordan

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            • Nessism
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              #7
              Agree, 530. It's lighter and plenty strong.
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              • 1150newb

                #8
                I appreciate the feedback but I could get the 630 set up quicker (my local bike shop (and their suppliers) were having some trouble getting the 17T and 48T set up for the 530 kit I wanted) and this isn't my primary ride so going with stock set up was fine.

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