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    Caltric chain and sprocket set - Are they any good?

    Looking for a new chain and sprockets for my GS550 and came across this on fleabay…..

    GS550M 1982. GS550M Katana 1981-1982. GS550T 1981. GS550E 1978-1982. GS550L 1979-1981. Front Sprocket 15 Teeth / Material: Steel. Rear Sprocket 50 Teeth / Material: C49 High Carbon Steel. For Suzuki Models.


    Has anyone had any experience with this supplier? Price seems reasonable.

    Thanks,
    Ron
    Ron
    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
    1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
    1999 Honda GL1500SE

    #2
    Hard to go wrong at that price level.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Free shipping as well makes it seem almost too good to be true.
      Please do report back if you purchase that set-up.
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        #4
        The stock chain on a 750 is a 630 and the stock sprocket is 15-tooth. The chain in the link is a 530, which is a popular upgrade, but the front sprocket should be 18- tooth to maintain the same diameter. Installing a 15-tooth 530 sprocket will likely have the chain dragging on the swingarm.

        The stock rear sprocket is a 41-tooth 630. To maintain the same diameter and drive ratio, the equivalent 530 sprocket would have 49 teeth.

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        hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
        #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
        #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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          #5
          Originally posted by Steve View Post
          The stock chain on a 750 is a 630 and the stock sprocket is 15-tooth. The chain in the link is a 530, which is a popular upgrade, but the front sprocket should be 18- tooth to maintain the same diameter. Installing a 15-tooth 530 sprocket will likely have the chain dragging on the swingarm.

          The stock rear sprocket is a 41-tooth 630. To maintain the same diameter and drive ratio, the equivalent 530 sprocket would have 49 teeth.

          .
          The 550 uses a 15/50 530 chain/sprocket setup.
          Ed

          To measure is to know.

          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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            #6
            Originally posted by Nessism View Post
            The 550 uses a 15/50 530 chain/sprocket setup.
            That's what I get for not reading.

            I went to the signature and saw a 750, did not bother to read what he was actually working on.

            However, my information WAS accurate. The stock chain on a 750 is a 630.
            Too bad that tidbit was useless in this case, but it was accurate.

            .
            sigpic
            mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
            hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
            #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
            #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
            Family Portrait
            Siblings and Spouses
            Mom's first ride
            Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
            (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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              #7
              Have to agree, seems too good to be true. Found no reviews on Caltric.
              I passed on Caltric and bought a BikeMaster chain and JT sprockets for my recent CBR600 build.
              Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 08-06-2019, 05:00 PM.
              1982 GS1100G- road bike
              1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
              1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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                #8
                Went ahead and purchased the set. Will be a while before I get them installed as I have to order tires also! I'll post an update when they get installed in a few weeks.

                Thanks,
                Ron
                Ron
                When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
                1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                  #9
                  I’ve used caltric chains on the multiple GS’ I’ve owned over the years. Can’t speak to the longevity of the oring chain as I just installed one from caltric about a month ago on my gs750. My last (conventional) chain from caltric lasted about two years. Not bad for the price
                  1978 Suzuki GS750

                  Past bikes owned:
                  1978 Suzuki GS750E, 1979 Suzuki GS750E, 1980 Suzuki GS850, 1977 Suzuki GS550, 1969 Honda CB350, 1976 Harley Davidson SS175, 1979 Motobecane 50V, 1978 Puch Maxi, 1977 Puch Newport, 1980 Tomos Bullet, 1978 Motobecane 50VLA, 1978 AMF Roadmaster

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