81 GS1100E Chain Questions

[MassJosh]

Sorry if this has been over-covered, Did a search and did not come up with much. I want to keep the GS as stock as possible but, don't want to pay the crazy amount for a stock chain. Would love to have one of the new X-ring chains but I guess they don't make them in 630 size. Wonder why the 630 seems so hard to find. This is my 1st chain drive bike. You would think the bigger 630 would be a hit with the powerful bikes? What is the best chain to get? Also anyone have tips on adjusting the chain? I thinkk mine is too loose. Don't want to bind. I am lost when it comes to chain drive. I've looked in the online service manual but it was not real clear how to figure out the tightness of the chain.

Thanks for all the wealth of info you provide.

[blowerbike]

here we go..
there's going to be some people recommend a mini bike chain conversion..
hahahaha..
maybe a 420 conversion?

ok guys i'm kidding...well kinda.
let him know what you think.

[mriddle]

Call z1 enterprises. They will sell you what you need.