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    Sprocket Replacement (front and rear)

    I have a 1981 Suzuki GS550T and I'm getting ready to replace the chain and sprockets. Is there anything else I need to be prepared to change in addition to the sprockets? (any gaskets, etc.)

    Also, is there any way for me to determine what size chain I have? My Clymer manual doesn't have that information.

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    Originally posted by Chuckster View Post
    I have a 1981 Suzuki GS550T and I'm getting ready to replace the chain and sprockets. Is there anything else I need to be prepared to change in addition to the sprockets? (any gaskets, etc.)

    Also, is there any way for me to determine what size chain I have? My Clymer manual doesn't have that information.
    The OEM configuration for your bike is a 530 chain with 110 links. OEM sprockets are 15T/50T front and rear.

    Nothing else is required to be changed.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Chuckster View Post
      I have a 1981 Suzuki GS550T and I'm getting ready to replace the chain and sprockets. Is there anything else I need to be prepared to change in addition to the sprockets? (any gaskets, etc.)

      Also, is there any way for me to determine what size chain I have? My Clymer manual doesn't have that information.

      Air tools and/or a breaker bar.
      Take your time, leave the bike in gear and don't get frustrated.
      Leave it in gear helps when trying to remove that irratable front sprocket
      Keith
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      1980 GS1000S, blue and white
      2015Triumph Trophy SE

      Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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        Boondocks, thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. Is that a pic of your dog, the German Shepard puppy? I have one myself, although he's 6 yrs old and 125 pounds. He's a big baby but he still has folks leary about coming around my house (which I like). I don't have to worry so much about my 4 yr old daughter playing in the back yard. :-D

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          #5
          Originally posted by KGB View Post
          Air tools and/or a breaker bar.
          Take your time, leave the bike in gear and don't get frustrated.
          Leave it in gear helps when trying to remove that irratable front sprocket
          Keith, now you got me wondering what I'm getting into. Air tools? Breaker bar? For the front sprocket? Geez. Why does everything have to be such a PITA. Maybe the original is not so bad? 8-[

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