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    Chain conversion 520 is it okay

    I have found a great deal on a 520 chain converstion kit. its for a gsxr 600 97-00. frnt sprocket is 15 rear is 45 cahin is a 108. My question is will this work on my 1979 gs 750? thanks

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    Just be careful of chain clearance on the swingarm and on cases.

    You may need to shim the front--counter shaft sprocket for clearance.
    Not unusual with a 530 conversion.

    And converting links........how many links does your bike need?
    Versus the smaller chain, you may need more
    Going from the 630, 96 links to a 530 I used about 110-115 links.
    Keith
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      #3
      my 630 is 96 links as well. So even with the sprockets i am running with the kit, will 108 be enough? thanks

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        #4
        Originally posted by odl777
        I have found a great deal on a 520 chain converstion kit. its for a gsxr 600 97-00. frnt sprocket is 15 rear is 45 cahin is a 108. My question is will this work on my 1979 gs 750? thanks
        Help bidding is about to end

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          #5
          A 520 conversion is doable but not really necessary. The GSXR uses a different rear sprocket bolt pattern

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            #6
            520 conversion

            I did it on my 82 GS1100. I used 18T and 50T on rear. The chain length was 116 pitches. My center distance was about 24.5" Make sure your front sprocket has a spacer on the inside or it is machined with the proper clearances. (see the photo)

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              #7
              Originally posted by Paul F
              I did it on my 82 GS1100. I used 18T and 50T on rear. The chain length was 116 pitches. My center distance was about 24.5" Make sure your front sprocket has a spacer on the inside or it is machined with the proper clearances. (see the photo)
              What photo....

              The spacer needs to be a 5mm washer that will be able to clear the sprocket shaft on the inside of the spacer/washer.

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