530 conversion

[ard]

Hello everyone, I was advised to convert the 630 chain on the Suzuki 1100 to 530 or 520. I chose 530, I got the sprockets and the chain, I removed the old ones to replace, the rear one went fine. the front replacement has a lot of space on the shaft, the old sprocket had brass and rubber attached to it with screws. the new one does not have any attachment or provision to attach anything. is this normal or should I get spacers to hold the sprocket in place?

ard.

[Detman101]

I believe that what you have to do is put a spacer on the front one or it won't line up with the rear and it will cause the chain to strech and die within 1000 miles or something like that.

I've heard of people taking another front sprocket....shaving all the teeth off of it...and using that as a spacer.

But get more info before you take it from me...I've never done the conversion yet. I'm going to though when I get money for new sprockets and a chain.

Also, check this thread. I'm going to do my conversion based on the info here...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ic.php?t=35509

Good luck!

[KGB]

Shaunt,
Read this and take your time!!!

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=20879&highlight=chain+conversion

[ard]

conversion

Hi Keith, thank you for the link, I got the kit from Moto Heaven in PA. the shaft for the front sprocket has about 3/8 more space on the splined part. Can I fill the space with washers?

Shaunt

[ard]

conversion

Also Jethro did a coversion on his 1100, How did you resolve your space issue on your bike Jeff?

shaunt