Chain size..1983 GS1100E

[Rusty]

Hey guys,

I am getting lots of conflicting information about chain sizes. I have an 83 GS1100E. This bike is supposed to wear a 630...I think. Then I am shopping around and some places are saying that their 630 chains do not fit gs1100 ? I'm confused. I need to replace the chain sprocket set, but I was going to try to get by with just a chain for this season.
Anyone know where to get a good deal on final drive components?
Thanks.
-rusty

[mriddle]

Go here http://www.z1enterprises.com .. or call them at 315-926-5054

All your questions will be answered.

[Baatfam]

Go here http://www.z1enterprises.com .. or call them at 315-926-5054

All your questions will be answered.

This...

And make the change to a 530 chain...the chain is cheaper and sprockets don't cost that much...

[Nessism]

Yes, the bike came with 650. Many/most people switch to 550 for economy since chain design has increased significantly since our GS bikes were first sold.

Edit, make that 630/530...

[tkent02]

650 ?

[bonanzadave]

And make the change to a 530 chain..

I saw the pic in the other thread. Are there some other parts required to do the conversion ?

[Nessism]

650 ?

Oops. 630/530...but then you knew that.

[Larry D]

I saw the pic in the other thread. Are there some other parts required to do the conversion ?

Some bikes require a spacer for the front sprocket. Not sure which ones.....just call Z1 and talk to them, they've done hundreds of these conversions, including mine on the 750.

[Baatfam]

I saw the pic in the other thread. Are there some other parts required to do the conversion ?

Chain, front and rear sprocket, and a 6mm spacer for the 1100E...
I also got a clip style master link...
Total was about $170 shipped.

My picture also showed a full set of wheel bearings...(not need for the chain conversion)

I just picked out what I wanted from this page...

http://www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=GS1100ED-1983-MP1

[posplayr]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=152042&highlight=530

[Rusty]

Thanks guys,
I have everything I need.
New chain, sprockets, and back tire and I will be ready to roll!
-rusty

[Rusty]

Ok, one more thing....do I need the 1.25 spacers when converting to the 530 sprocket up front? Could not tell if this is a must or not.

[Baatfam]

Ok, one more thing....do I need the 1.25 spacers when converting to the 530 sprocket up front? Could not tell if this is a must or not.

The only spacer you should need is the 6mm...

[Turtleface]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...&highlight=530

Crap, looks like I killed a lot of my pics when I organized my Photobucket account. Looks like I'll have to update that thread.