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How do you know when it's time?
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Noise, vibrations, look at the sprocket teeth for wear, hooked teeth, or wider distance between teeth, check if the chain slack gets tighter/looser as it goes around slowly on the centerstand, look for kinks and binds, is the chain adjustment used up?
Pull the rear of the chain away from the sprocket 1/2 way around the rear, does it come away from the sprocket more than about 1/8" or so?
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Don't let this happen to you:
'85 GS550L - SOLD
'85 GS550E - SOLD
'82 GS650GL - SOLD
'81 GS750L - SOLD
'82 GS850GL - trusty steed
'80 GS1100L - son's project bike
'82 GS1100G - SOLD
'81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)Comment
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When the chain wraps around your counter sprocket and wrecks havoc on the engine cases.
1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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Best time though, would be just before this happens!Originally posted by chef1366 View PostWhen the chain wraps around your counter sprocket and wrecks havoc on the engine cases.
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HA! No kidding!Originally posted by COGS View PostBest time though, would be just before this happens!Comment
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Another question
Should I 'upgrade' to the 530 setup?Comment
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Of course...not only is it better...it costs less....Originally posted by crapwacker View Post
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'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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Can't beat that!!Originally posted by Baatfam View PostOf course...not only is it better...it costs less....Comment
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The good part about changing is the variety of chains available. Prices and brands are far better than with the rare 630. Tensile strength of affordable chains are similar to 630s, but weight is a bit less (not noticeable on a 550 pound bike, btw). But you have so many more to choose from, plus it is an excellent time to make an adjustment on your final drive ratio.Comment
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Recomendations?
So, along with the fact that I have gearing options, and not being changed just for the sake of changing, but out of necessary maintenance: Let me have it!!Comment
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