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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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I am in the process of changing the look of my bagger.&nbsp\\; I hate the enclosed chain look on the bike.&nbsp\\; Any suggestions on what to run in its place.&nbsp\\; Also and thoughts on a transmission upgrade.&nbsp\\; I plan on beefing up the old shovel. Thanks for any suggestions.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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how much of a PITA is the enclosed chain
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is it a pain to adjust it
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can you do a belt
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remember that enclosed should be keeping the back of your bike cleaner then the regular chain
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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I'm not sure about a belt.&nbsp\\; The enclosed chain is not a pain in itself.&nbsp\\; But with that set-up it is difficult to get a hi-torque starter.&nbsp\\; Also the enclosed chain is just ugly.&nbsp\\; I think that I have to switch to an FXR inner primary.&nbsp\\; Thanks.
 
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