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Chain and sprockets?

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Well it turns out the trusty steed is now in need of a new chain and sprockets.
If what little I've been able to find here on the site is correct, the advisable path to take is to convert from a 630 chain to a 530 on my 83 GS1100ES
Pro's? Con's?
Any words of wisdom would be most appreciated.
Rod
 
rodgs1100es said:
Well it turns out the trusty steed is now in need of a new chain and sprockets.
If what little I've been able to find here on the site is correct, the advisable path to take is to convert from a 630 chain to a 530 on my 83 GS1100ES
Pro's? Con's?
Any words of wisdom would be most appreciated.
Rod
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First off, there is pretty much no downside to converting to a 530 drive from 630. It is lighter, you have much better selection of chain and sprockets (if you want to alter the final drive ratio some day) and 530 is the most common chain size so that is where all the development effort is put, resulting in the best quality chain for bikes.

Second, I just had a look at this for my '82 1100E and shipping from Z1 to Canada is painful to say the least. Since you are farther from the US border than I am, I assume you aren't interested in driving across to pick up the kit from one of the numerous PO box businesses south of the 49th.

Instead, I went shopping at Canada's Motorcycle (.com) and found the parts I needed on my own. Total for new sprockets and an RK X-ring chain was $190 + GST shipped in CDN $$$. Z1 was $154 plus $58 shipping plus GST in US $$$. No contest if you value your money at all. I am not at home right now, but I can dig out the part #'s I worked out if you want them when I get back tomorrow.


Mark
 
mmattockx said:
First off, there is pretty much no downside to converting to a 530 drive from 630. It is lighter, you have much better selection of chain and sprockets (if you want to alter the final drive ratio some day) and 530 is the most common chain size so that is where all the development effort is put, resulting in the best quality chain for bikes.

Second, I just had a look at this for my '82 1100E and shipping from Z1 to Canada is painful to say the least. Since you are farther from the US border than I am, I assume you aren't interested in driving across to pick up the kit from one of the numerous PO box businesses south of the 49th.

Instead, I went shopping at Canada's Motorcycle (.com) and found the parts I needed on my own. Total for new sprockets and an RK X-ring chain was $190 + GST shipped in CDN $$$. Z1 was $154 plus $58 shipping plus GST in US $$$. No contest if you value your money at all. I am not at home right now, but I can dig out the part #'s I worked out if you want them when I get back tomorrow.


Mark
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Well Mark I just followed your suggestion and ordered from Canada's Motorcycle.
I paid extra for a speedier shipping option, riding time is precious here in the northern reaches of our country as I expect you are well aware of.
Thanks I'll let you know how it goes.
Rod
 
rodgs1100es said:
my 83 GS1100ES
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How about some pics of the "trusty steed"?

(I just had new chain and sprockets put on my 1100EZ, but I didn't join the 530 'cult'. :eek: Haven't even ridden on them yet - waiting for new tires and fork springs.)
 
When you change to the 530 from the 630, wouldn't you have to change the final drive ratio so the speedo is accurate? That would be a con. Inaccurate speedo is no fun :P
 
Anthony said:
When you change to the 530 from the 630, wouldn't you have to change the final drive ratio so the speedo is accurate? That would be a con. Inaccurate speedo is no fun :P
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Both my GS bikes have the conversion. No change in speedo or rpms. That's because you have to do the "conversion".:)
no brainer to go to the 530 imo

Why didn't you Rob s?
 
Anthony said:
When you change to the 530 from the 630, wouldn't you have to change the final drive ratio so the speedo is accurate? That would be a con. Inaccurate speedo is no fun :P
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My speedo reads off the front wheel, not off the drivetrain.


Mark
 
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