Bike Chain and Battery

[xbeakerx]

my chain on my GS550ESG is a little loose. i dont want to spend a fortune buying a new one. does anyone know where i can get a new one. i've looked ay bikebandit and babbitonline. i was just hoping someone had a different place to look.


what kind of battery should i get??

[Clone]

you can go here, if you order more than 100bucks, no shipping

http://www.imotorcyclestore.com/products.cfm?cid=S59PAROR3&pt=L

[almarconi]

What size chain do you need? I just ordered a 530 series non O ring chain for my KZ550 that was about $30 from www.denniskirk.com I also ordered front and rear sprockets. The entire order was less than $90 delivered.

[Guest]

Try Chaparral. That's where I got my chain with free shipping.

[SPARKSS]

my chain on my GS550ESG is a little loose. i dont want to spend a fortune buying a new one. does anyone know where i can get a new one. i've looked ay bikebandit and babbitonline. i was just hoping someone had a different place to look.


what kind of battery should i get??

You say that your chain "is a little loose"....did you try to adjust the wheel to tighten it? If keeping cost to a minimum is an important part of running your bike then this is what you'll do until you learn about chain and sprocket wear and then decide when it's bad enough to warrant replacement of these parts....best done as a complete set.

I'll make a similar guess about the battery vs economics and say that you'll l get good service with a basic lead-acid battery from one of the recognized brands such as Yuasa, GS etc. Some of the best service I've gotten from motorcycle batteries has been from the basic products

[xbeakerx]

Try Chaparral. That's where I got my chain with free shipping.

what size is my chain. i dont know. its a 1986 GS550ES.

what about kits for my bike?? does anyone make them??

[Billyboy]

what size is my chain. i dont know. its a 1986 GS550ES.

what about kits for my bike?? does anyone make them??

Dude, you're better off to get a manual, and learn about your bike. And about chains. Getting a non-o-ring chain is false economy. It will last 1/4 as long as an o-ring or x-ring chain.

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. xbeakerx,

This will help get you started learning all about motorcycles:

http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm

Having a good working knowledge is important in the overall care and maintenance of your machine. Manuals are highly recommended.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[xbeakerx]

i did buy a repair manual. unfortunately its a clumer(sp?) manual and is absolutely useless that i found.

so is there any chain kits for my bike??

[Steve]

Your Clymer manual is actually one of the recommended top three.

The best will always be the factory manual, there is a split decision between the Clymer and Haynes manuals.

.

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. xbeakerx,

I think this x-ring chain will fit your bike:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2719

But I'm not sure if you need a 110 or 112 link chain. Z1 also should have sprockets for your bike. But shop around for the best price on the best stuff. I'm not aware of any "kits".

I love my shaft drive. ;-)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[JMHJ]

my chain on my GS550ESG is a little loose. i dont want to spend a fortune buying a new one.

Tighter it up