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Sprocket Replacement (front and rear)

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I have a 1981 Suzuki GS550T and I'm getting ready to replace the chain and sprockets. Is there anything else I need to be prepared to change in addition to the sprockets? (any gaskets, etc.)

Also, is there any way for me to determine what size chain I have? My Clymer manual doesn't have that information.
 
I have a 1981 Suzuki GS550T and I'm getting ready to replace the chain and sprockets. Is there anything else I need to be prepared to change in addition to the sprockets? (any gaskets, etc.)

Also, is there any way for me to determine what size chain I have? My Clymer manual doesn't have that information.

The OEM configuration for your bike is a 530 chain with 110 links. OEM sprockets are 15T/50T front and rear.

Nothing else is required to be changed.
 
I have a 1981 Suzuki GS550T and I'm getting ready to replace the chain and sprockets. Is there anything else I need to be prepared to change in addition to the sprockets? (any gaskets, etc.)

Also, is there any way for me to determine what size chain I have? My Clymer manual doesn't have that information.


Air tools and/or a breaker bar.
Take your time, leave the bike in gear and don't get frustrated.
Leave it in gear helps when trying to remove that irratable front sprocket
 
Boondocks, thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. Is that a pic of your dog, the German Shepard puppy? I have one myself, although he's 6 yrs old and 125 pounds. He's a big baby but he still has folks leary about coming around my house (which I like). I don't have to worry so much about my 4 yr old daughter playing in the back yard. :-D
 
Air tools and/or a breaker bar.
Take your time, leave the bike in gear and don't get frustrated.
Leave it in gear helps when trying to remove that irratable front sprocket

Keith, now you got me wondering what I'm getting into. Air tools? Breaker bar? For the front sprocket? Geez. Why does everything have to be such a PITA. Maybe the original is not so bad? 8-[
 
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