Timing chain replacement without teardown

[Moarpower]

Hey guys.
Is there an option for a split-link chain that is suitable for the 79 and 80 gs850g?
I'm pulling the head on the 80 but I also want to swap the chain for piece of mind and I'm hoping to avoid pulling it further apart than I need to.

[Rijko]

that's an option, something like this (probably can be sourced in Australia cheaper than from the UK)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145398938900

[Nessism]

Measure, don't assume. The factory manual has a cam chain elongation spec, where you measure length between a specified number of pins. If the chain is in spec, use it. GS bikes typically run big miles without cam chain worries...other than sticking tensioners. Rebuilding the tensioner with new seals should be a given...

[Syd]

Something else to consider is the condition of the cam chain tensioner blade. I sourced a new one from Suzuki Performance Spares (UK). If you need one, they cost a bit more, but they are rated as heavy duty.

You can email SPS to check availability for the 850.