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hi all, has anyone done a 530 chain conversion on a gpz1100b1 ?

i need to replace my worn chain and sprockets soon,currently running standard gearing of 15/41 ,with a metamex under braced swinger and zrx rear shocks which is causing the chain to rub the top of the swinger and comes very close to the under bracing bit .

i guess i could go up a tooth or 2 on the front and stay with the 620 size
or would switching to 530 size give me more options ?

any help greatly accepted mick.

I bought a kit from Debben, but the engine sprocket spacing / alignment was not really thought about.... I still need to get back to them on this point btw.
1100 Unitrak to be clear, but should be similar.

To convert from 630 to 530 and retain the same ratio divide by 5 and multiply by 6, so a 630 sprocket with 35 teeth would need 42 teeth in a 530.

https://www.z1enterprises.com/store/mod ... conversion

I bought a kit from Debben for my z1100r but have not completed the conversion. I would be interested to hear if there are alignment problems with the front sprocket.

Bought kit from Debben for Uni 1100. The engine sprocket looks to need to come out about an inch or so.

To be fair to Debbens, I havent spoken to them yet about this.

Maybe a spacer is required, if so not sure I can make it

Bear in mind the 530 in real terms is no narrower,its the pitch that differs.

Most people seem to prefer 530 these days for cost and weight saving. If you are running a standard rear wheel the sprocket should be a fairly straight forward affair. The tricky bit will be the chain length to go with your swinger and shock dimensions but if you know the 630 size you have now even this is straight forward. You will probably need to fit a slider in any case.
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I have been in contact with Saisei about the same thing but for a GPZ 11 B2, and Dave there said he can sort me out a kit, it may be worth contacting them.

Gents, I know this post is a little old but I too am after replacing the C&S off the B1, which is in standard trim. Wondered what the advantages / disadvantages and costs are between the 630 and 530 sets.

i went with the standard 630 setup in the end ,and bonded a runner on the top of the swinger just in case.

Thanks Knut

530 chain is;
Lighter
Stronger
Cheaper
More readily available
Comes in a range of colours
Comes in a range of budgets
Is easier to cut
Is easier to join
Is quieter
It generates less heat
Wears out less quickly
Is more technologically advanced with new configurations of X W Z etc type seals
Needs less maintenance
Is easier to accurately adjust
Is easier to fit and work with
Links can be found easily
Sprockets from some other bikes can be used
Absorbs less power

I could not go back to 630 even if they were free!!

AL

Al wrote:530 chain is;
Lighter
Stronger
Cheaper
More readily available
Comes in a range of colours
Comes in a range of budgets
Is easier to cut
Is easier to join
Is quieter
It generates less heat
Wears out less quickly
Is more technologically advanced with new configurations of X W Z etc type seals
Needs less maintenance
Is easier to accurately adjust
Is easier to fit and work with
Links can be found easily
Sprockets from some other bikes can be used
Absorbs less power

I could not go back to 630 even if they were free!!

AL

But they don't look anywhere near as good!