82 gs450t chain question

[xpresidentx]

Need help in finding stock chain size for my bike

82 gs450 t can any supply info?

mike

[JayH]

Re: 82 gs450t chain question

Need help in finding stock chain size for my bike

82 gs450 t can any supply info?

mike

Looks like you should have a 530 chain. Find the master link and count the # of links if you are looking to replace the chain.

[maparker]

Just replaced the chain and sprockets on my 1981 GS450T. You're probably the same. Its 530 chain with 104 links. Sprockets are 16/43. Couldn't find a 43 anyplace so I went with a 42. Doesn't really change the gearing. I had a thread going (http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ighlight=chain) on this. I ended up going with a non O-ring chain as it was mentioned that these 450s might not have room for an o-ring type chain. I got a DID chain for ~$28 from parts411.com (http://www.parts411.com/acb/showdetl...ID=25150&DID=9). Ends up that it was the same one that was on the bike, which I'm pretty sure was the original.

Be prepared to spend time to get the new one on. Unless you have a master link (mine didn't) you have to take your swing-arm off to get the old chain off.

Hope this helps,
Parker

[xpresidentx]

Chain thank you

Man you guys are great . Saved me ... I was scatching my head. But this site is my bike bible.

Great Advice


thank you

all




mike

[Boondocks]

...Be prepared to spend time to get the new one on. Unless you have a master link (mine didn't) you have to take your swing-arm off to get the old chain off....

It is not necessary to take the swingarm off to remove an endless link chain. All that needs to be done is to grind or file the riveted end of one of the chain pins until it is flush with a chain side plate. Then use a punch to knock the pin through the link and the chain will come apart.

I used a grinding stone on a hand held drill to grind the pin flat on my original endless link chain and it came right off after a little prying and smacking.

[jhw84]

I ended up going with a non O-ring chain as it was mentioned that these 450s might not have room for an o-ring type chain.

Ive got an O-ring type chain. 530x104. Works fine for me.

[maparker]

I used a grinding stone on a hand held drill to grind the pin flat on my original endless link chain and it came right off after a little prying and smacking.

I tried something similar, but it was taking so long (kinda akward b/c the chain is still on the bike) it actually was quicker for me to pull the swingarm. It also gave me the opportunity to check the bearings in the swing arm, etc. I figured I wouldn't have the rear wheel off again anytime soon so while I was at it...

[ptm]

Handy site - www.motorcycle-superstore.com Do a search by vehicle and it gives you:

1982 Suzuki GS450T
Specifications:
Front Tire Size....90/90x19
Rear Tire Size....110/90x17
Chain / Belt / Shaft....530x104
Front Sprocket....16T
Rear Sprocket....43T
Battery....YB10L-A2
Champion Spark Plug.... No Data
NGK Spark Plug....B8ES