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1981 gs1100e chain and sprockets
- Thread starter Tonkawa
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This is only correct if you stay with the stock 630 chain size. I would suggest converting to 530 chain for the much better selection and pricing. Yes to o-ring or x-ring chain, they last vastly longer as long as you care for them. JT Sprockets (and others) make conversion kits to switch over to 530. I think Z enterprises sells kits with everything sorted.
As for sprocket sizes, you need to use a higher tooth count with the 530 in order to keep the sprockets the same physical diameter and avoid the chain rubbing on the swingarm. 630 chain links are 3/4" pin to pin and 530 are 5/8" pin to pin, so you need:
Front sprocket is (6/5) x 15 = 18 tooth
Rear sprocket is (6/5) x 42 = 50.4 teeth. You can either pick 50 tooth for slightly taller gearing or 51 for slightly shorter gearing. Neither one is noticeable on the bike. I went with the 50 tooth sprocket on my 1100E.
I don't remember the correct chain length, but it should be 6/5 x however many links there are in the OEM 630 chain. On mine I bought a 120 link chain and cut it down to suit because 120 links is a standard length stocked everywhere and the price is usually better.
Mark
