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26 Jan 2020 13:59 #817969 by Bowserpup32
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Ok....so far I’m seeing that a 15/35 would be better for off the line. I’m using a 530 chain along with my 16” wheel which I verified. Just wanted to confirm before I commit.

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26 Jan 2020 14:10 #817976 by Street Fighter LTD
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Bowserpup32 wrote: Ok....so far I’m seeing that a 15/35 would be better for off the line. I’m using a 530 chain along with my 16” wheel which I verified. Just wanted to confirm before I commit.


15 / 35 is based on 630 chain 1/ 2.33 I think

just do the math for the ratio and convert to whatever is the equivalent ratio in 530 chain sprocket sizes


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26 Jan 2020 16:05 #817984 by Mikaw
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Thanks StreetFighter.

Can someone please state the advantage of converting to 530 setup.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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1980 KZ 750 E1
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26 Jan 2020 16:32 #817987 by hardrockminer
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Mikaw wrote: Thanks StreetFighter.

Can someone please state the advantage of converting to 530 setup.


Weight and maybe cost?

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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26 Jan 2020 16:36 #817988 by Mikaw
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hardrockminer wrote:

Mikaw wrote: Thanks StreetFighter.

Can someone please state the advantage of converting to 530 setup.


Weight and maybe cost?


Is it a rotating mass thing. The lighter something is the fast you can get it spinning

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1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Jimi Hendrix.

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26 Jan 2020 18:05 #817999 by Street Fighter LTD
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Mikaw wrote:

hardrockminer wrote:

Mikaw wrote: Thanks StreetFighter.

Can someone please state the advantage of converting to 530 setup.


Weight and maybe cost?


Is it a rotating mass thing. The lighter something is the fast you can get it spinning


Lighter and less rotating mass


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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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26 Jan 2020 19:21 #818000 by Mikaw
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Found this in a post from 2007;


530 X-Ring chain and 630 O-Ring chain are virtually the same width - they both use 3/8 wide rollers (that's the 30 in the 530 and 630 - that means 3/8" width for the rollers).

Spacing isn't an issue provided you install a spacer washer on the front sprocket.

The benefits for 530 over 630 are considerable - cheaper, better selection, better wearing, and lighter. The cons - really none - except for a couple of bikes where there isn't a readily available 530 rear sprocket (KZ900 LTD uses a unique rear sprocket - so no 530 rears are readily avialable).

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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