Thread: kz chain and sprockets

on that website i only see rear sprockets for my bike (kz550 C 1980 model) but not front sprockets and I only see a chain that has to be riveted (with an 80$ tool i don't own) or a "split link" style that i'm assuming does not require a special tool because the site disclaimer says the chain manufacters prefer a riveted installation i was hoping to make sense of the info on bike bandit, because it looks like they...

The kawasaki.com parts diagrams can be confusing, I just gave a lot of experience with them. The front sprocket is listed on the transmission page, while the rear sprocket and chain are listed together with the rear hub. You can use an endless chain (if you can find one), or a rivet or clip type master link. I prefer the clip type master link personally. 100 links is 100 links, no matter which chain you use, and would be the required lenth for...

Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Gearing Ratio Sprocket RPM Speed Chain Calculator covers chain speeds and ratio's.

I've seen a lot of people recommend changing the stock 630 chain and sprockets for the smaller and lighter 530 chain. The sprockets and chains are slightly less expensive, plus they are lighter which equates to faster acceleration. The 530 chain is used on most crotch rockets now so it has plenty of strength. You will have to divide the number of teeth on your big sprocket by the number of teeth on your little sprocket, this gives you...

Order steel sprockets... Those aluminum ones are crap.

Z1Enterprises.com has a chain conversion section & may have what you need. Look in the lower right corner of their home page in the Reference Info section.

z1enterprises.com they will have everything you need. parts and info.