Stock Chain and Sprockets on a GS1000

[deadant]

I need to replace the chain and sprockets on my 1978 GS 1000, and I was wondering if anyone knows what came with the bikes from stock?

[earlfor]

Stock was #630 chain and sprockets. I'm reasonably sure it was a 3:1 ratio, so sprockets would be 15/45.

Earl


QUOTE=deadant]I need to replace the chain and sprockets on my 1978 GS 1000, and I was wondering if anyone knows what came with the bikes from stock?[/QUOTE]

[Boondocks]

I need to replace the chain and sprockets on my 1978 GS 1000, and I was wondering if anyone knows what came with the bikes from stock?

630 chain with 96 links, 15T front and 42T rear sprockets according to my cross reference chart.

[Suzuki mad]

630 heavy duty 'o' DID or EK chain from factory. Front sprocket should have what appears to be a quietening plate either side with rubber as standard (might be here in the UK only?) Not sure on what number of teeth though.

Suzuki Mad
It's warmed up here.....but now its raining.
1981 GS1000E
1983 GSX1100ESD In a lot of bits.

[deadant]

Thanks for the help

Thanks for the help on the chain and sprockets, Is there any combinations you would suggest. The bike has way more power than I need, I really don't need to see 100 mph that fast, and I really don't have the need to be doing 140.

I use the bike mainly for around town driving.

[earlfor]

The 15/42 will give you decent milage and acceleration in town. For more acceleration and less milage, you could use 15/45. For long distance and extended higher speeds, 15/38 has worked well for me.

Earl

Thanks for the help on the chain and sprockets, Is there any combinations you would suggest. The bike has way more power than I need, I really don't need to see 100 mph that fast, and I really don't have the need to be doing 140.

I use the bike mainly for around town driving.