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About to order my front sprocket- 1979 kz1000

530 conversion
05' gsxr 600 rear swingarm and 180tire (allstock)

anyone have this exact setup?
from my research its a 5/8th but WANT TO ME 100%


thanks guys

I'd contact the sprocket people:

Sprockets And Drive Chains
www.sprocketspecialists.com/ (not sure if they are still in business)
www.sunstar-mc.com/home.aspx
www.rebelgears.com/
www.pmpsprockets.com/
www.schnitzracing.com
www.jtsprockets.com
www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue#search-results
www.pmfronline.com/counter_shaft_sprockets.php
www.dgchassis.net/
www.z1enterprises.com
Chain and Sprocket Calculation
www.rbracing-rsr.com/chainlength.html
www.gearingcommander.com

u must measure the offset your self. dont go by someone elses project. it will likely be 1/2" or 5/8" but check it yourself so u dont have to buy a second 1. it depends on your individual set up. Porche used a 1 1/2" offset on his.

You might need an additional bearing to support the drive sprocket, and probably machining on the case for clearance.

ok thanks guys-

best way to messure it?

Usually a long straight edge placed on the rear wheel sprocket, lined up with the engine sprocket gives you an idea of what has to be moved. The chain must run as straight as possible to avoid bending, as this greatly increases the wear on the side plates, rollers and pins.

A machinist's 6" ruler(sometimes called a scale)can be used to measure to offset from the straight edge.

just make sure the rear wheel is parralel to the front wheel first.

yes I do

5/8" off set

Derigo LOVE the bike man seats looks nice-

if youve got to ride the bike LMK how it handles because im Very excited about it-

ive noticed i bit of a gap will do for the front not much at all but i want it to be perfect-

ill order the 5/8th see how it fits-

thanks again guys love the positive feed!++

also did u use the rubber chain guide that comes on the gsxr? it would fit wit the far ID an the swingarm.. i tried to cut it to make it work but said fuck it an it was snug anyway-- LMK

Hey New Guy, Nice stuff! you know your stuff!
About 2-3 years ago there was a guy on here called "irishwill" he made up about a dozen of these offset bearing plates. They were made for 5/8" offset sprockets He "irishwill" does excellent work.
But you should try and find one of these plates from a dragbike style bike to use.
Irishwill was out of Canada, I paid him only $100 dollars and he shipped this plate to me.
And I bought a new PMI sprocket at dealer cost for $69 bucks.
I had this project laying around, gonna play with it someday?
I tried selling the rolling chassis for $500 on ebay, no one bought it!
But do something like this.
Good Luck, keep tinkering!