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What chain and sprocket do I use?

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Newbie here!! I have a 1980 GS 1100L and I trying to figure out what chain and sprocket to use. Ive been reading a lil bit on here about 580/630 chain conversions?? Not sure if its an O ring chain too?? What do you guys recommend?? Looking for a little bit quicker acceleration, but I dont want this thing to always pull wheelies on me. Please help, this old chain on the bike now needs to be replaced. Thanks:confused:
 
Call Z1 Enterprises, I'm a newb too. I called them up and they spent a little time on the phone with me helping me figure it out. By the end of the call I had the right parts ordered. Those guys rock! +1 (315) 926-5054
 
MAJikMARCer said:
Unfortunately they don't list the 650 or 850.
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Well, the 850 is a shafty as well as most of the 650's. wouldnt do you much good to have it on there if you dont have chains and sprockets:rolleyes:
There is an area where you can upload info or "add bike" for different machines though.
 
gearhead13 said:
Well, the 850 is a shafty as well as most of the 650's. wouldnt do you much good to have it on there if you dont have chains and sprockets:rolleyes:
There is an area where you can upload info or "add bike" for different machines though.
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Ahh...didnt realize all the 850s were shafties. And I have one of the rare chain driven 650s. I'll probably just end up calling Z1 when the day comes.
 
Just remember, when you switch from a 630 chain/sprockets to a 530, you need to increase the number of teeth on the sprockets. For example, if you had a 15 tooth front you should change to 17 in order to keep the diameter roughly the same. If you order a 15 tooth 530 sprocket the chain may hit the swingarm.
 
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