Bandit 1250 Chain Replacement Question

[mmattockx]

I'm about to change the chain and sprockets on my 2010 GSF1250SA and I am trying to determine if I need a spacer on the front sprocket to have it all tighten down properly? Sprockets are JT, chain is a 530 RK X-ring.


Thanks,
Mark

[salty_monk]

It depends... Sometimes even with a stock chain the same pitch you need a spacer as the stock sprocket has some sort of acoustic balancer on it or something. It should be pretty apparent when you compare them side by side... If it's originally a 630 chain then you'll need the 6mm spacer I would guess.

[mmattockx]

It depends... Sometimes even with a stock chain the same pitch you need a spacer as the stock sprocket has some sort of acoustic balancer on it or something. It should be pretty apparent when you compare them side by side... If it's originally a 630 chain then you'll need the 6mm spacer I would guess.

I'm trying to line up parts before I am halfway through the job and stuck... The OEM chain is 530 and this is a straight same-for-same replacement. Fingers crossed I don't need it, the JT 6mm spacers are hard to find up here at the moment.


Mark

[cowboyup3371]

I didn't need one for my Bandit and I just replaced my chain at the beginning of this season

[mmattockx]

I didn't need one for my Bandit and I just replaced my chain at the beginning of this season

I missed this, thanks for the reply. Looking at the service manual it doesn't look like the Bandit has a thick hub like the OEM GS sprockets have, so this is a good confirmation. Parts are here on Wednesday according to the tracking and I am planning on changing it for the long weekend.


Mark

[bonanzadave]

Dont know anything about it but noticed (through the drool on my screen) this guy mentions a chain and sprocket conversion with pictures.

New "superbike" DID ZVM X chain and sprocket kit

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/d/osseo-2007-suzuki-1250s-bandit/7362405531.html

[bwringer]

It's just a regular old parts swap; no spacers and suchlike to juggle.

The job was so utterly un-memorable that I almost forgot that I have actually done a chain/sprocket replacement on a 1250.

[mmattockx]

Again, I see this late. I have the bike all apart in the garage at the moment and can confirm there is no spacer required. Thanks to all for their info.


Mark