Stock chain and sprocket VS a 530 set up

I know there are a lot of posts on this so I'm sorry for bringing it up again but I need to make a quick decision on this.

I was all set to just order a stock chain and sprocket until TomW told me that he converted to a 530 O-ring set up and really likes it.

Questions ;

Is it a direct swap ?

What are the advantages ?

Are they as strong as the beefier stock chain ?

What brand chain do you recommend ?

What brand sprockets ?

How do they compare price wise ?

Thanks guys,

JD

its a direct swap

lighter / cheaper

plenty strong for your KZ1000

lots of choices for chains, get a o or x ring chain.

check z1 for sprocket needs

530 chain and sprockets are cheaper

check this for more info => www.z1enterprises.com/Chain630To530.aspx

A 630 link is 3/4 inch long

A 530 link is 5/8 inch long.

huge diff in weight.

Never apologize for using the sissy looking little girl 530 instead of the macho man-sized 630. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

When explaining "size matters" to all the admiring babes, they will readily accept that such a powerful bike requires the larger chain, and won't be dissuaded by feeble explanations of the 530 guys (who ya most probably don't wanna race).

Good Fortune!

hahahahahaa i like that patton

Hi Bluej58, as stated by others lighter, cheaper (for the next time when you only have to buy the chain) and just as strong with today's technology. Less mass for the engine to overcome while engine is winding up or winding down. The 'x' ring is a good choice. Just call z1enterprises and talk to the sale people directly. It requires different tooth counts on the sprockets. Just tell them what you have now and they have as the calculations required to get you the correct front and rear sprocket conversion. You will also need a offset spacer for the new front sprocket since it not have the raised emboss that was present in the original sprocket.

OK, new 530 chain and sprocket ordered from Z-1 162.00 delivered

Thanks everyone,

JD

bluej58 wrote: OK, new 530 chain and sprocket ordered from Z-1 169.00 delivered

Thanks everyone,

JD

I should have suggested that you also order a new front sprocket lock washer while you are at it and included in the order at no extra shipping. Just in case the one that is there is not in the best of shape. Can't cost more than a couple of bucks.

Should be able to call them back and tag it onto your order if it hasn't shipped yet.

Already did but thanks for checking Joe

you won't regret it.

leon

So I swamped out my thirty year old macho chain for a 530 girly man setup, what a difference .

The old one was creating a odd vibration that was starting to make me real nervous , to be fair , any new chain would have been a big improvement but I think I feel a little more pep running through the gears,tested to triple digits :whistle: nice an smooth.

Also I have a slight rise in the rpm , I'm told it's something like 40 rpms at highway speed that accounts for some of that.

The only problem I had was that the new lock washers tang that is supposed to fit in a hole on the new sprocket didn't line up so I had to reuse the old washer that works differently , no big deal but if you order a set make sure that they check that before sending it out.

Thanks again guys , couldn't be happier

JD

This is the old washer that I reused



look how much the old chain had stretched