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FXDB chain drive (long post, sorry)

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Just bought a bone stock FXDB, and want to make some serious changes. Most of you will probably not agree w/ what I'm going to do to this bike (make it something its not meant to be basically) but I've never been good at doing the right thing when it comes to vehicles. First off is chain drive, who makes a good kit?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Thanks for the heads up. I'm only going up to a 180 or 190 on the rear. I know belts are maintenance free, blah blah, blah but, I'm a sportbike guy, so....
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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You talking about something like this?

I went with a chain when Rosa's Cycles built the motor. If I can locate the parts list, I will post it up.

Extra maintenance is minimal as it only takes a few minutes to lube the chain every 1000 miles. Also, while it is not as clean as a belt, fling is not too bad at all.

Good luck with your project.
 
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just when I think I have seen it all....
 
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There are other benefits to a chain gearing changes are simpler and cheaper
 
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