Chain conversion kit
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,181
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From: north of the south pole
How many miles do you get on the sprockets?
I think I might do this to get rid of my old 1 1/2" belt, it's getting kinda beat up.
I think I might do this to get rid of my old 1 1/2" belt, it's getting kinda beat up.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 215
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From: Vallejo, CA
Lol I dont get why everyone keeps saying this.... chains arent messy, easy to change, easy to maintain, easy to change gearing, cheaper then belts, stronger then belts and I cant hear a damn thing other then my thunder header after my bike starts so I wouldnt call them "noisy" at all
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Back in the Good Ole USA. South Carolina to be exact.
Not in my experience. YMMV.
Cleaning and lubing chains is a messy, regular ritual, something that belts don't require. After cleaning and lubing and wiping down the chain it always still had enough oil to sling every where and make a mess. Belts last longer. I was always told when a sprocket was worn out you had to change both sprockets and the chain or the new stuff would wear out faster.
Needless expense, time, and mess that I'm glad has gone the way of the carbide headlight. Chains = less time riding, more time wrenching.
Cleaning and lubing chains is a messy, regular ritual, something that belts don't require. After cleaning and lubing and wiping down the chain it always still had enough oil to sling every where and make a mess. Belts last longer. I was always told when a sprocket was worn out you had to change both sprockets and the chain or the new stuff would wear out faster.
Needless expense, time, and mess that I'm glad has gone the way of the carbide headlight. Chains = less time riding, more time wrenching.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,181
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From: north of the south pole
Look at the amount of lube on the sprocket of Mud's bike.
Just like an electric motor. Too much lube can ruin it by attracting dirt and grit.
I wouldn't blame the chain for being messy when your compulsion to put too much lube on caused the problems.
Just like an electric motor. Too much lube can ruin it by attracting dirt and grit.
I wouldn't blame the chain for being messy when your compulsion to put too much lube on caused the problems.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Long Island, New York
I have had both in my time. The chain stretched out and needed to be replaced, after years of regular maintenance. I have never done anything with a belt except adjust the tension. No maintenance, no replacements, ever.
Now if I had intentions of playing with gear ratios or racing my bikes, then it all makes sense and I am all for it.
My 2 cents.
Now if I had intentions of playing with gear ratios or racing my bikes, then it all makes sense and I am all for it.
My 2 cents.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 215
Likes: 2
From: Vallejo, CA
Anyone else do this conversion? I just ordered the sprockets but wanna see if I am gonna need a spacer for the rear. If anyone knows on later model dynas let me know.
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