Question , currently the bike has a 630 chain with a 16 front and 40 rear sprocket. Is there a way to convert to a 530 chain set up. Also is the 16- 40 ratio good or will I be looking for a 6th gear?
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Link to my 530 conversion. I know your engine is the same as mine, not sure about the final drive ratio, so check your own numbers in the supplement I referred you to earlier, but this should get you on your way.
Edit: I just looked and your bike came with the same set up as mine. Final reduction ration 2.733 (15 tooth Front / 41 tooth rear). So if you have 16/40, someone changed it from stock for a slightly higher top end speed?
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As long as you keep the relative ratio you should feel no difference other that a smoother ride.
As for looking for a 6th gear, ever since I started also riding a Triumph Triple w/ 1200 CCs, I'm always looking for another gear on the GS. Still fun, though.Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 06-26-2024, 12:49 PM.Links
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You could run a 520 chain.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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520 is narrower than 530. I always go for the wider setup because the sprockets and rollers have more surface area, thus wear will be lower.Ed
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