83 kz750 chain and sprocket
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83 kz750 chain and sprocket
10 Jun 2016 10:26
My sprocket is starting to roll. Which understandable it doesn't look like it's been replaced every. Looking into a new chain and sprocket. Should I go ahead and replace both sprockets at the same time? Any advice on good brands or brands to stay far away from? Should I go up a size?
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Re: 83 kz750 chain and sprocket
10 Jun 2016 10:34
YES. Both sprockets should be replaced when installing a new chain. The chain and sprockets wear together, so if you put a new chain on an old sprocket the chain will wear prematurely. If you put new sprockets on an old chain the sprockets will wear prematurely.
Regarding which brand to buy - I highly recommend getting an O-ring or X-ring chain from Tsubaki, EK, D.I.D. or some other premium chain maker. Using the stock size is the correct thing to do. Ed
Regarding which brand to buy - I highly recommend getting an O-ring or X-ring chain from Tsubaki, EK, D.I.D. or some other premium chain maker. Using the stock size is the correct thing to do. Ed
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Re: 83 kz750 chain and sprocket
10 Jun 2016 13:26 - 10 Jun 2016 13:29
I agree with Ed about changing both the chain and the sprockets at the same time. I strongly suggest making the switch to a 530 chain and sprockets though. 530 is plenty strong and it's lighter and cheaper than the old style 630 chain/sprockets. 630 is virtually obsolete these days for these reasons.
When making the switch to 530 you need to recalculate the teeth count on the sprockets and purchase a longer chain. If you post up the stock sizes we can help advise you from there. Which specific model bike do you have?
When making the switch to 530 you need to recalculate the teeth count on the sprockets and purchase a longer chain. If you post up the stock sizes we can help advise you from there. Which specific model bike do you have?
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: 83 kz750 chain and sprocket
10 Jun 2016 15:12
Oooops. my mistake. I thought it already had a 530 chain, but Nessism is correct - the stock chain is 630. I agree with him that switching to a 530 would be a good mod. Ed
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Re: 83 kz750 chain and sprocket
10 Jun 2016 15:26
Just saw in another thread that the bike is a 1983 KZ750L model.
Stock chain is a 88 link 630, with a 13T front and 33T rear sprocket.
Using a 530 chain you will need a 16T front and 40T rear sprocket, and a chain with 105-106 links.
Stock chain is a 88 link 630, with a 13T front and 33T rear sprocket.
Using a 530 chain you will need a 16T front and 40T rear sprocket, and a chain with 105-106 links.
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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