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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Sorry, I'm french and didn't know the translation for "amortisseur de couple".
On japanese bikes, there's a king of rubber bumper between the rear pulley and the rear wheels.
HD don't have and that's why we need very good chains...

The red thing on the pics :






The best chains are for me DID and RK :

http://www.didchain.com/xring1.htm

The last I've bought was a RK 530 xw ring chain gold.

Interestin link :
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm
 

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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by megawatt
beuz,
D.I.D. huh? Thanks, I'll check 'em out. I'm always looking for a better chain.
dog155,
Back when you were using rear chains, did you have a favorite?
Actually back when I was running chain,I used a high quality non O-ring 530 chain.The reason,because of the severe use it got with my strokers.At the end of a tough day,lift the rear of the bike and lube the chain with a lube that congealed and very little would sling off.The next day drop it on the floor and put the hammer down.All chains on my bikes wore out sooner than expected.Today with belts unbreakable (correctly maintained) no need to think about it.My 155" Road King has a Kevlar 1 1/2" belt,the weak link on the bike now is the tire.It will break loose way before it ever comes close to hurting the belt.Good Luck
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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these guys can help............. . .they have the whole set up.............. . . I used them and was very pleased................... . .
http://www.zippersperformance.com/ca...=822&prod=1917
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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hey thanks guys some good info here as always! i willl keep you guy updated with some pics!!!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by beuz
Sorry, I'm french and didn't know the translation for "amortisseur de couple".
On japanese bikes, there's a king of rubber bumper between the rear pulley and the rear wheels.
HD don't have and that's why we need very good chains...

The red thing on the pics :






The best chains are for me DID and RK :

http://www.didchain.com/xring1.htm

The last I've bought was a RK 530 xw ring chain gold.

Interestin link :
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm

I thought there might be a language barrier....

I meant no disrespect.

I am French as well. 4th Generation American.

I feel sorry for you. You are surrounded by idiots and cowards. your new president Sarkozy, is a good man, and has a beautiful new wife.

Take care and ride safe over there.

~Joe
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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so the more i look at what iam doing im just gonna spend a little more and get a open belt drive, ultima sell a nice one for about 700 and for the chain drive rear end about 400. so i need to find out a little more info on everything and then im going to do it!! We'll see what happens! Any suggestions are always good.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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