Chain 630vs530
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Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 04:17
Good morning
Got a chain question, is 530 or 630 the larger chain?
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Got a chain question, is 530 or 630 the larger chain?
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Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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Re: Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 04:27
630 is larger. I installed the 530 and it just makes sence to install the 530. Roy
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Re: Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 04:34
530 has more pins in a section.i think its 5/8 inch to a 630 being 3/4.if you change keep in mind sprockets will need more teeth to give same ratio.do a search i think old man rock posted a conversion scale. very helpful.
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Re: Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 05:00
Thanks!
My Drive sprocket is worn, rear sprocket and chain are like new, thinking PO had swapped rear sprocket and chain but not drive sprocket:( , anyway it is a large chain and I had ordered a "518" series drive sprocket ( 630) but it is thinner than the one on the bike, Noticed drive sprocket on bike has "521" embossed in it. I just orderd the "521"
( 630)series drive sprocket from Z1 Enterp., hoping that one is as thick as the ( 521) one on the bike, Hope that makes sense?? I am assuming the "521" is the thicker sprocket in the 630 size..?
Wheeeww!
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My Drive sprocket is worn, rear sprocket and chain are like new, thinking PO had swapped rear sprocket and chain but not drive sprocket:( , anyway it is a large chain and I had ordered a "518" series drive sprocket ( 630) but it is thinner than the one on the bike, Noticed drive sprocket on bike has "521" embossed in it. I just orderd the "521"
( 630)series drive sprocket from Z1 Enterp., hoping that one is as thick as the ( 521) one on the bike, Hope that makes sense?? I am assuming the "521" is the thicker sprocket in the 630 size..?
Wheeeww!
Thanks
Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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Re: Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 05:29 - 06 Jun 2010 05:30
Conversion formula is as follows...
630 Pitch:
15 tooth OEM CC sprocket & 35 tooth rear for a ratio of 2.333... 35/15 = 2.3333
530 Pitch:
(15 / 5) * 6 = 18 tooth new 530 Front sprocket
(35 / 5) * 6 = 42 tooth new 530 Rear sprocket
42/18 = 2.3333
If you want to change your ratios for increased lower or top end speeds.... here's a chart I found that comes in handy....
630 Pitch:
15 tooth OEM CC sprocket & 35 tooth rear for a ratio of 2.333... 35/15 = 2.3333
530 Pitch:
(15 / 5) * 6 = 18 tooth new 530 Front sprocket
(35 / 5) * 6 = 42 tooth new 530 Rear sprocket
42/18 = 2.3333
If you want to change your ratios for increased lower or top end speeds.... here's a chart I found that comes in handy....
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Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
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MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
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MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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Re: Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 06:46 - 06 Jun 2010 07:08
ed spangler wrote:
518 requires spacer (shown on listing)
521 doesn't (thicker mid-section)
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1809
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=226
Perhaps only need whichever spacer is applicable to whatever model bike is involved.
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...ordered a "518" series drive sprocket ( 630) but it is thinner than the one on the bike, Noticed drive sprocket on bike has "521" embossed in it. I just orderd the "521"
( 630)series drive sprocket from Z1 Enterp., hoping that one is as thick as the ( 521) one on the bike, Hope that makes sense?? I am assuming the "521" is the thicker sprocket in the 630 size...
518 requires spacer (shown on listing)
521 doesn't (thicker mid-section)
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1809
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=226
Perhaps only need whichever spacer is applicable to whatever model bike is involved.
Good Fortune!
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Re: Chain 630vs530
06 Jun 2010 07:37
Thanks!!
I appreciate the help!!
ED
I appreciate the help!!
ED
Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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