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hello everyone, i just purchased a 1978 suzuki gs750. it needs a new chain and sprocket set. could someone give me the specs for this so i can order? i think it's a 630 chain but not sure. thanks, and i'm relatively new to bikes, so i appreciate your help.
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calls for a 15/41 sprocket combo 630/96 links don't cheap out on the chain BUY a good X ring or O ring chain. & replace the sprockets SOme people do a conversion to 530 or 520 chain set
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what are the advantages of converting to the 520 or 530 chain?Comment
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Less weight! Better preformance?Comment
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And they come in cool colors!Currently bikeless
'81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
'06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."
I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.
"Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry HurtComment
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More sprocket (gearing) options too. A lot more chains to choose from, and some have finishes to reduce corrosion, etc... I ordered the conversion parts for about the same as I would have spent on sticking with stock 630 parts, so cost really isn't a major factor. The 630 chains are stronger, but when even the liter+ bikes made today use 530's there clearly isn't a need for quite that much strength on a stock-ish bike.Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1
For what it's worth, here's what I spent on the conversion:
$100 for the chain (RK 530XSO 120 link) + $12 shipping (eBay)
$59 for sprockets (JT 17 front, 43 rear and spacer) + $6 shipping (BikeBandit)Comment
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Bump for future reference.Comment
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thanks for the info, now i've got a good idea of how to go about this. i'll let you know how it all goes.Comment
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