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    #1

    Best 630 chain?

    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
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES
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    #2
    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.

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      #3
      RK X-ring, top of the food chain chain.

      I check and lube mine often, but so far it's outlasting the sprockets.

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        #4
        50,000 kms on my DID and just brought another one

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          #5
          DID and RK are both good chains.
          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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            #6
            I would buy an EK chain before a DID but RKs are the best in 630.
            Ray.

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              #7
              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.

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


              Believe they were going for $69 a piece, plus shipping at one time.
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              "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." :cool:
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              '79 GS1000EN
              '82 GS1100EZ

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                #8
                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?
                1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                2007 DRz 400S
                1999 ATK 490ES
                1994 DR 350SES

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                  #9
                  630 Conversion...or Not

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


                  Ed
                  GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                  GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                  GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                  my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Big T View Post
                    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?
                    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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