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id do it if i had the cash.......

 

I have personally though a chain would be a good idea if you rise a lot of gravel or if you were planning a Alaska trip, due to my assumption than the chain would be less likely to eat a rock and break your belt or sprocket.

 

It is much easier/quicker to repair, along the roadside, in an emergency, by carrying a few extra links + a small breaker.

 

You're just as likely to pick up a rock on a country road in Kentucky as you are in Alaska. Frankly a small rock usually doesn't hurt a belt. I accidentally ran a screw through a belt once, unscrewed it and ran the belt another 30,000 miles.

 

If the sole purpose is because you want that look, only you can decide if it is worth it. As others pointed out, a belt is certainly cleaner. You will get some fling with a chain, but it's not all that bad. Also, you will need to spend a couple minutes lubing the chain every 1000 miles or so depending on riding conditions. Also, not a big deal.

I converted to the chain when I went with the bigger motor, for it's strength and reliability. (I also happen to like the way it looks!).

 

It's up to you what you want to go with. You can see that others have ridden with both and gave their personal opinions. I say go with what you want.