Suzuki GS500 2005 Chain replacement

dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

Anyone know the correct chain length to go on my GS500 K5 2005?

I have seen a set on Ebay called JT 520 X112 CHAIN for my bike but I thought the length was 110 links and not the 112 on the one that is being sold for my bike.

Also does anyone know if the JT chains and sockets are any good?

Thanks

dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

I think that the K5 use's a 520 110 links. Can anyone confirm this please?

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Just order one from eBay specifying your make, model and year. Like in the eBay link at the bottom of this page.

I seem to remember fitting C&S from a later GS500 onto my 99 bike last year. So I seem to remember them all being the same.

Or... If you really are hell bent on knowing the spec of your chain, go count the number of links on your chain, start at the split link (or soft link) and count until you get back to it.

Gaz

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Just order from B&C express/Busters, then you'll get the correct one if you put your make, model and year in correctly.
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dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

Just a thought.

On my old chain only some of the centre rollers are seized where the previous owner left the bike standing through the winter not oiled.

Is it possible to rescue this chain and how would I do that?

A new chain looks very expensive.

Thanks

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Replace the chain.

When a chain is poorly maintained, it can fall off, or snap. Either of which can easily cause you to come off, or worse, the snapped end of the chain can hit you. And imagine how fast that could be moving!

I don't always replace sprockets when I replace the chain, a chain by itself is only about £30.

But definitely replace the chain.

I have saved an old chain before by leaving it soaking in old engine oil overnight. But it's really not recommended!

Gaz

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

It depends how bad the chain is, you can free up links by moving them back and forth and cleaning them up with a bucket of paraffin - chances are though if it has got that far then it is probably worth replacing.

If you order one two links too long then just shorten it two links when you fit it Thumbs Up

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Most cheap chain tools will both break and join chains, meaning you can remove a few links and then fit the new masterlink.

I got one for £20 from www.bikespeeduk.com, I had to widen two of the holes on one of the attachments but it was otherwise great value Thumbs Up

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dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

In the user manual they recommend a DID 520VM 110 links with O ring.

It's my sons bike, so I will go with a new chain. What is a good cheap chain to buy for this bike or do you recommend I stick with the one in the user manual?

Thanks

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

You buy cheap with C&S, you buy twice.

But buying this:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-GS500-GS-500-E-CHAIN-KIT-HEAVY-DUTY-/110538991066?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19bca325da#ht_3398wt_911

Would be better than using a knackered old seized up chain.

But for something with a bit of a longer lifespan, and a bit more quality I'd be going for:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-GS500-99-06-DID-X-RING-CHAIN-AND-SPROCKET-KIT-/280379148581?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4147e64925#ht_1403wt_879

It's still inexpensive, but it's a reputable brand, and spec.

Cheap chains stretch, and will need replacing sooner than a more expensive chain. It's a bit of a false economy.

Gaz

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Hey I'm not here to preach.

My last chain was actually branded 'best quality'.
I'm pretty sure I stretched it opening the packet.

Gaz

dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

Just had a look at the chain on the bike and there isn't a removable link. Do I need a special tool to remove it and do I need a new one to put the new chain back on and how easy is it to do?

Thanks

temeluchus · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Use a dremel to grind the head off of a link then use a chain breaker to push the pin out OR just hacksaw the old chain in half - it really doesn't matter, the chain is getting binned anyway Thumbs Up

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Assemble your new master link and use a chain rivetter to press on the link plate and then stake the rivets on the soft link.

Did my first C+S swap a few weekends ago, took me about an hour and a half and that included lots of cleaning. It's very easy.

dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

Great advice.

What about this one,

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260587029499&_trksid=p2759.l1259

I will need to buy a tool anyway and they seem to be best part of £25 to buy.

Thanks

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

That's not bad, those tools are always worth having the garage. I paid £50 for my one.

£100 for full C&S and the tool including postage is alright in my book.

Depends if you have any mates you could borrow the tool from locally. Or you could order a split link, fit that. Ride to a bike shop and have them rivet the soft link. Unlikely to save much money though.

Gaz

temeluchus · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

I've almost always used the clip link and never had a failure, including on some powerful machines-FJ1200, GSXR1100, GPz1100. But I have always bought the correct grade of chain and not cheapy. If I cant afford super dooper X ring whatever, DID NZ plain jane chain is good quality. The 530 is in fact stronger than most of the 0/x ring chains in tensile strength. As I run a loobman on chain bikes they last just fine.
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