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Best 630 chain?

Big T

Big T

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Don't bother me with 530 chain conversions

The 78 is staying with a 630 chain in my goal to revert it to stock

Who makes the best 630 chain?

Jeff @ Z1 has RK X rings
 
I have bought two of those chains from Z1 and they are simply fantastic! They never seem to need any adjustments. Even after over 7,000 miles!
I buy them several links longer to allow for the 1100E swing arm and different sprocket sizes. ;)
 
RK X-ring, top of the food chain chain.

I check and lube mine often, but so far it's outlasting the sprockets.
 
I put an RK 630GSV XW ring chain on my GS1100E.
And I bought a new one for my GS1000E still in the box.

They had them on close-out so they said, because everyone was
going to the 530 Conversion.

But I just looked them up and they still show them listed.
630 GSV rated for bikes up to 1,400cc. Says Takasago on the box,
Say's in GS1000 service manual on page 10-40 that the Takasago
GSO 630 chain should be the one used for replacement. The GSV
is a newer technology and has different rings, made to hold a quantity of grease in it.

http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/street_rk_chain.html

Believe they were going for $69 a piece, plus shipping at one time.
 
Okay, the RK it is. I wish they were $69

So, question 2

I have the aluminum GS 1100 swingarm on the bike, will the 96 link chain fit, or do I have to go with 98?
 
630 Conversion...or Not

630 Conversion...or Not

Hmmm...in case I decide to stay with my 630...I'll follow this post.


Ed
 
Big T said:
Okay, the RK it is. I wish they were $69

So, question 2

I have the aluminum GS 1100 swingarm on the bike, will the 96 link chain fit, or do I have to go with 98?
Click to expand...

I just did this on one of my Skunks and IIRC it took 104 links. I just purchased 110 links from Z1 to be certain. Measure twice, cut once. ;)
Of course, depending on your sprocket tooth combination, your results may vary. (<Disclaimer)
 
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