What chain and sprocket do I use?

[sologsl]

Newbie here!! I have a 1980 GS 1100L and I trying to figure out what chain and sprocket to use. Ive been reading a lil bit on here about 580/630 chain conversions?? Not sure if its an O ring chain too?? What do you guys recommend?? Looking for a little bit quicker acceleration, but I dont want this thing to always pull wheelies on me. Please help, this old chain on the bike now needs to be replaced. Thanks

[FreshmanJoe]

Call Z1 Enterprises, I'm a newb too. I called them up and they spent a little time on the phone with me helping me figure it out. By the end of the call I had the right parts ordered. Those guys rock! +1 (315) 926-5054

[sologsl]

thanx man...ill hit them up soon.

[gearhead13]

I have found this site useful to see the effects of gearing changes on speed and rpm.

http://www.gearingcommander.com/

[MAJikMARCer]

I have found this site useful to see the effects of gearing changes on speed and rpm.
http://www.gearingcommander.com/

Unfortunately they don't list the 650 or 850.

[gearhead13]

Unfortunately they don't list the 650 or 850.

Well, the 850 is a shafty as well as most of the 650's. wouldnt do you much good to have it on there if you dont have chains and sprockets
There is an area where you can upload info or "add bike" for different machines though.

[MAJikMARCer]

Well, the 850 is a shafty as well as most of the 650's. wouldnt do you much good to have it on there if you dont have chains and sprockets
There is an area where you can upload info or "add bike" for different machines though.

Ahh...didnt realize all the 850s were shafties. And I have one of the rare chain driven 650s. I'll probably just end up calling Z1 when the day comes.

[Nessism]

Just remember, when you switch from a 630 chain/sprockets to a 530, you need to increase the number of teeth on the sprockets. For example, if you had a 15 tooth front you should change to 17 in order to keep the diameter roughly the same. If you order a 15 tooth 530 sprocket the chain may hit the swingarm.