Chain conversion kit
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 394
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From: OK.
So you don't think steel with hold up better to sand than aluminum?
I have ridden dirt bikes and four wheelers in sand most of my life and
have not seen the rapid wear I am seeing on my 18 month old bike.
I have ridden dirt bikes and four wheelers in sand most of my life and
have not seen the rapid wear I am seeing on my 18 month old bike.
Have you done a similar mileage off road, that you do on a Harley, your money, your choice.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 394
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From: OK.
of the time is spent on asphalt.My dirt bikes and wheelers lived in the sand.
I seen a thread on another forum talking about which is better chain or belt
and someone mentioned sand being harder on belt drive pulleys,so I walked
out to the shed to inspect mine and was horrified at the amount of wear I
have already.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 38
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From: San Diego
literally laughing.... pot meet kettle
my tone means I don't think your answers are addressing anyone's questions.
I honestly want to know why sport bikes never use belts. I understand why they would be better for traditional cruiser applications, and would think they would be for sport bikes too, but clearly they are not.
It think its obvious why chains are better for dirt bikes and the like.
my tone means I don't think your answers are addressing anyone's questions.
I honestly want to know why sport bikes never use belts. I understand why they would be better for traditional cruiser applications, and would think they would be for sport bikes too, but clearly they are not.
It think its obvious why chains are better for dirt bikes and the like.
literally laughing.... pot meet kettle
my tone means I don't think your answers are addressing anyone's questions.
I honestly want to know why sport bikes never use belts. I understand why they would be better for traditional cruiser applications, and would think they would be for sport bikes too, but clearly they are not.
It think its obvious why chains are better for dirt bikes and the like.
my tone means I don't think your answers are addressing anyone's questions.
I honestly want to know why sport bikes never use belts. I understand why they would be better for traditional cruiser applications, and would think they would be for sport bikes too, but clearly they are not.
It think its obvious why chains are better for dirt bikes and the like.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/motorcycle_drive_systems.htm
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Back in the Good Ole USA. South Carolina to be exact.
Ok, add in gaskets, bolts, beer, time, etc.
Last edited by jluvs2ride; Jun 30, 2014 at 08:58 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 38
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From: San Diego
I didn't... thanks for the link...
So belts are maintenance free and last forever(ish), but rob a bit of power
Chains are efficient, provide more wheel clearance, but are dirty and wear out quicker in road applications.
That would explain why dirt and crotch rockets use chain and cruisers use belts..
So belts are maintenance free and last forever(ish), but rob a bit of power
Chains are efficient, provide more wheel clearance, but are dirty and wear out quicker in road applications.
That would explain why dirt and crotch rockets use chain and cruisers use belts..
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,718
Likes: 11
From: Back in the Good Ole USA. South Carolina to be exact.
I didn't... thanks for the link...
So belts are maintenance free and last forever(ish), but rob a bit of power
Chains are efficient, provide more wheel clearance, but are dirty and wear out quicker in road applications.
That would explain why dirt and crotch rockets use chain and cruisers use belts..
So belts are maintenance free and last forever(ish), but rob a bit of power
Chains are efficient, provide more wheel clearance, but are dirty and wear out quicker in road applications.
That would explain why dirt and crotch rockets use chain and cruisers use belts..