What's up guys! My 93 E has now got about 8k on it (got it w 4k). The chain is not in the best shape so I'm going to replace it. Maybe my front sprocket as well. I don't believe the PO maintained the chain, or bike, very well at all.   And of course give the whole thing a good cleaning and checking. (Winter riding has dirtied her up quite a bit!) I will probably order from motorcycle superstore because they have good price on the helmet comm I want. What I'd like to know is, what is a good chain/front sprocket combo that has the best quality meshed with a decent price?

Will probably stick with the stock 16T sprocket unless overwhelming input talks me into making a change.

Thanks for your advice!

-E

I got mine from D2moto, with the promo code for 15% off. I also ordered brakes.

Quote from: J_Walker on February 13, 2015, 04:31:01 PM
I got mine from D2moto, with the promo code for 15% off. I also ordered brakes.

took the words right out of my mouth. discount code is d2m2008.

Thanks, I'll check it out! Although, I'm not sure what brand chain and sprocket to order. That's the info I'm really interested in.

Change the chain, I'd recommend to change the sprocket as well.
Might as well make it a 17t front when you do.

I wouldn't go to 17t it's already gut less enough... I ordered my chain and sprockets a week ago from sprocketcenter.com


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On sprocket center it's 110 for everything


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Hi all , I put new sprockets on with new chain all at the same time , oil chain  alot  = long life  and less adjustments  ,  kind regards  rg500gamma

It makes sense to change out the front sprocket when you install a new chain.  They break in together and wear out together...changing one without changing the other may make things run rough.

Rear sprocket takes way longer miles to wear out...so don't replace unless it shows the typical signs of being worn out.

Use standard sized sprockets unless you have a damned good reason to change...Don't try to fix what's not broken!




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Quote from: rg500gamma on February 14, 2015, 01:09:41 AM
Hi all , I put new sprockets on with new chain all at the same time , oil chain  alot  = long life  and less adjustments  ,  kind regards  rg500gamma

Grease the spline.......anyone?......anyone?

Quote from: sledge on February 14, 2015, 11:03:37 AM
Grease the spline.......anyone?......anyone?

Wut?

Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on February 14, 2015, 11:06:22 AM

Quote from: sledge on February 14, 2015, 11:03:37 AM
Grease the spline.......anyone?......anyone?

Wut?

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all joking aside. is it normal for the front sprocket to have a little back and forth play between the keeper, and the shaft. [that direction]? my new one does, dunno why, and can't test the old one, because it's pretty freaking warn. lol

Quote from: J_Walker on February 14, 2015, 02:24:06 PMall joking aside. is it normal for the front sprocket to have a little back and forth play between the keeper, and the shaft. [that direction]? my new one does, dunno why, and can't test the old one, because it's pretty freaking warn. lol

IIRC my '07 even when new floated a little bit.

Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on February 14, 2015, 02:33:51 PM

Quote from: J_Walker on February 14, 2015, 02:24:06 PMall joking aside. is it normal for the front sprocket to have a little back and forth play between the keeper, and the shaft. [that direction]? my new one does, dunno why, and can't test the old one, because it's pretty freaking warn. lol

IIRC my '07 even when new floated a little bit.

alright, seems to be made that way then, probably for swingarm flexing/twisting.

That bike looks like it was pulled out of the ocean


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Snow country bike with salted roads..... or beachside burb maybe... either way previously poor maintenance?

So, what's with the "520" and "530" numbers on sprockets? Trying to narrow down my search to get the proper 16T sprocket. Also, I will be doing this myself and prefer not to buy special tools for the chain replacement. Which type of chain is my best bet? That's info I'm looking for.


Thanks All!

-E

The 520 or 530 is the chain size...


GS500 use 520 for chain and for sprockets


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Quote from: FirstGS500E on February 15, 2015, 02:09:11 PM
So, what's with the "520" and "530" numbers on sprockets? Trying to narrow down my search to get the proper 16T sprocket. Also, I will be doing this myself and prefer not to buy special tools for the chain replacement. Which type of chain is my best bet? That's info I'm looking for.


Thanks All!

-E

D.I.D. vx2

520 x 110 links...this is excellent chain for GS500...


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Quote from: FirstGS500E on February 15, 2015, 02:09:11 PM
So, what's with the "520" and "530" numbers on sprockets? Trying to narrow down my search to get the proper 16T sprocket. Also, I will be doing this myself and prefer not to buy special tools for the chain replacement. Which type of chain is my best bet? That's info I'm looking for.


Thanks All!

-E

Thanks twocool! Does that type of chain require special tool? Also, there's a lot of choices sprockets, any recommendation? I've never replaced chain/sprocket before so if any tools are needed I'd like to go ahead and order them as well.

Thanks again

-E