what should I expect to pay for sprockets and chain?

[NATEO]

I plan on replacing them (front, rear sprockets and chain) eventually, and I was wondering how much I should expect to pay for a middle of the road set. I dont need the highest end set, nor do I want the cheapest. just looking for average... standard set up.

btw, I have a 1982 GS750e.

also, I need to replace a few gaskets in the top end, and looking through eBay, my cheapest option is to buy an entire set,this one, rather than individually, but I dont want to be replacing them next winter. is there something I need to look out for with a set like this? or are most gasket sets pretty similar?


Thanks,

Nate

[marvinsc]

Hey Nate, Check out These Places.

http://www.flatoutmotorcycles.com/

http://www.z1enterprises.com/default.aspx

http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/OEM-Parts-Nav~WT.mc_id~159834.asp

You should be able to get a BallPark Estimate at Least.:-D

[Nessism]

RK 530 X-ring chain is about $65 at mawonline.com. http://www.mawonline.com/rk.htm#Chain/sprocket%20kits

JT sprokets will set you back about $50 for both.

From what I've read, Athena gaskets are not as good are the Vesrah. I bought a Vesrah kit from Sudco for a good price and was happy. http://www.sudco.com/

[NATEO]

thanks guys, I will do a little browsing later tonight...

[jimcor]

thanks guys, I will do a little browsing later tonight...

Take a look at Dennis Kirk's generic Part's Unlimited X-ring chain, Good stuff, Japanese, not Chinese made, best chain I've ever used, and I've used the name brands Tsubaki, RK, others. Pretty cheap, IIRC with a couple of extra clip style links it was about $75 bucks, sprockets ran about $55 or so. What makes it a deal is no shipping charge if order is over $100. If order is under one hundred it pays to check other dealers.

www.denniskirk.com

[Road_Clam]

I plan on replacing them (front, rear sprockets and chain) eventually, and I was wondering how much I should expect to pay for a middle of the road set. I dont need the highest end set, nor do I want the cheapest. just looking for average... standard set up.

btw, I have a 1982 GS750e.

also, I need to replace a few gaskets in the top end, and looking through eBay, my cheapest option is to buy an entire set,this one, rather than individually, but I dont want to be replacing them next winter. is there something I need to look out for with a set like this? or are most gasket sets pretty similar?


Thanks,

Nate

Nate, what gaskets? I have a complete engine rebuild gasket kit that I don't need from my 1100. A lot of gaskets are identicle 750 and 1100.

[Clone]

You can also check out iMotorcycle.com they ship quickly and have really good prices.

I have a question about z1enterprises How the Heall do you check your order status online?

[Jethro]

Last time I bought a decent 630 chain and sprocket set it cost me around $130. You gonna go with a 530 conversion or stick with the 630?

[NATEO]

Last time I bought a decent 630 chain and sprocket set it cost me around $130. You gonna go with a 530 conversion or stick with the 630?

whats the benefit of the conversion? I havent really thought about it...

[Tazman001]

Last time I bought a decent 630 chain and sprocket set it cost me around $130. You gonna go with a 530 conversion or stick with the 630?

How can I tell what chain my 1981 GS750L has? It is original chain, with 9800 miles on the odometer. Do I just count the links to get the length? I don't know how long this bike sat in a friend's garage before I bought it, but every time I move it, little pieces of the o-rings fall out of the chain. They have to be dry rotted all to hellope!!! Pretty good friend too, I got this bike off his brother for $350.

[Tom MLC]

How can I tell what chain my 1981 GS750L has? It is original chain, with 9800 miles on the odometer. Do I just count the links to get the length? I don't know how long this bike sat in a friend's garage before I bought it, but every time I move it, little pieces of the o-rings fall out of the chain. They have to be dry rotted all to hellope!!! Pretty good friend too, I got this bike off his brother for $350.

Clean off one of the links. You should see an id stamped on the face. If it's really the original chain it's probably a 630.

Count the number of links. The inies & the outies. Also count the number of teeth on the sprockets.

Contact the folks at z1 enterprises. www.z1enterprises.com. They'll give you all the help you need whether you go with a stock chain, or a 530 conversion. They sold me an RK530 o-ring chain, both sprockets and a spacer for about $160 bucks, delivered.