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'83 1100E - 530 Chain/Sprocket Conversion

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X-Ring

X-Ring

Anyone running an X-ring chain? I bought a 530 conversion kit from Jeff at Z-1 and went with a 17-45 sprocket set-up for a little better low end acceleration than stock and it came with an RK X-ring chain. The combo also came with a steel rear sprocket, which didn't fit my Performance Machine wheels. Seems I should have mentioned that I had those wheels when I ordered. I was mistaken in thinking that the rear had a Suzuki hub on it. The sprocket on it was from Sprocket Specialists and I called them up with the part number stamped on it. They make all of Performance Machine's sprockets so I ordered a 45 from them and it was to me in about three days at the cost of $76.00, ouch. Jeff said to send the rear sprocket I got from him back for a refund. He could have got the Performance Machine sprocket as well; however, he didn't have it in stock.
 
I took the plunge

I took the plunge

I just ordered the 17/48 (0.8% over stock ratio) and 16/48(7.1% over stock ratio) combos to get near stock and a little more spicy accelleration. 18/48 goes to -4.8% taller than stock.

Chain length is 114 links on the 530 v.s 96 links for the 630.

GS1100ED Stock is 15/42 (96 links for the 630)

Posplayr

PS: Spoke to Jeff at Z-1 for some 30 minutes to do an order on 530 chain conversion and multiple other parts. Great guy and very knowledgeable about bikes in general not just chains.
 
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Guyver said:
Anyone running an X-ring chain?
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I ordered the X-ring RK chain with my conversion kit. I have about 8000 miles on it, and it is holding up fine with minimal maintenance...I think I have adjusted it twice since new. The trick is to run them on the loose end of the tolerance.....seems to last pretty well. I went with taller gearing to drop cruising rpm too, and am happy with the outcome.

Tony.
 
hmmm ...interesting thread .

i used to run a 630 with a 15/38 setup on my gsx1100 which was fine for acceleration and cruising. after the chain became really stiff i noticed the power drain on the motor (1170)

i got a 530 xring with a 17/43 set up. the whole thing was way lighter than the stock stuff and i noticed a small gain in power and much smoother acceleration and general running. i get a 100 mph at about 5500 rpm...which is nice as i get a few more miles per tank in motorway cruising yet it still shifts real quick when i put the hammer down.
 
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