Chain Conversions for Streets
#21
04-04-2019, 03:33 PM
look, the guy asked for sources on a chain set up for his build. which is how I ended up on this thread. one of the most forum-annoyances is when everyone avoids the question, and tears you apart criticizing your build. calling you everything short of stupid. it's disrespectful and makes forum numbers drop.
#22
04-04-2019, 03:51 PM
#23
04-05-2019, 03:58 AM
chain conversions for streets
yeah i still prefer a chain drive..i don't see how a rubber composite belt can transfer power efficiently from one steel sprocket to another one...now i gotta worry about scratchin the chrome plating on the rear sprocket? huh? and ratcheting? good thing i ant into doin wheelies... and why do i hafta dismantle the swingarm to change it? nope i'm too old school i'll stil be lookin to chainge HA play on words there
#24
04-05-2019, 04:09 AM
#25
04-05-2019, 07:43 AM
#26
04-05-2019, 07:48 AM
Your 500/750 sewing machine will not pop a belt. It’s deceased Big brother the VROD had no issues with a belt.
Chains came before belts. So your comment regarding belts being archaic is incorrect.
Belts are available in various lengths and in many bikes, various pulley sizes are available.
Chains came before belts. So your comment regarding belts being archaic is incorrect.
Belts are available in various lengths and in many bikes, various pulley sizes are available.
I'm pretty sure early motorcycles used leather belts for the drive, not a chain. The clutch adjusted the tightness of the belt.
You can see the belt in the pictures in this article:
https://www.firstversions.com/2015/0...-davidson.html
Last edited by VAFish; 04-05-2019 at 07:49 AM.
#28
04-07-2019, 07:12 PM
Here is an article about a guy who used a Street 750 to build a flat tracker.
http://www.bikeexif.com/harley-david...0-flat-tracker
Sounds like you will need to do some very custom work.
From the Article:
http://www.bikeexif.com/harley-david...0-flat-tracker
Sounds like you will need to do some very custom work.
From the Article:
Everything was going swimmingly until it came to the wheels and the chain conversion. “This is where most of the headaches are found,” says Thor wryly. “First off, we made our own hubs from a big ol’ piece of aluminum.”
See See are using a 520 chain on this bike, so that they could use Barnes-style quick change sprockets. “Using a 520 chain means you need to find a 520 or 525 countershaft sprocket.” Hot tip: A Ducati countershaft sprocket fits the splines.
See See are using a 520 chain on this bike, so that they could use Barnes-style quick change sprockets. “Using a 520 chain means you need to find a 520 or 525 countershaft sprocket.” Hot tip: A Ducati countershaft sprocket fits the splines.
#29
04-08-2019, 05:08 AM
True belts are relaible in low HP non performance applications. I personally just don't get why they'd run a belt on a "performance" model. Chains definitely are not conducive to big miles, hence why my Connie is shaft drive, makes multi thousand mile trips much easier... One of the many reasons why I bought it.
But for a bike that was designed to be quick, customize and rip up the streets, the belt drive is just so constraining.
We will agree to disagree for sure. Relaible non customizable gearing has it's place for touring machines but on little scoots, I beg to say it's the wrong drive for that application.
Best,
But for a bike that was designed to be quick, customize and rip up the streets, the belt drive is just so constraining.
We will agree to disagree for sure. Relaible non customizable gearing has it's place for touring machines but on little scoots, I beg to say it's the wrong drive for that application.
Best,
750 Street tugging a sidecar no belt issues.
#30
04-09-2019, 03:02 AM