Just finished reading some threads on this subject from 2012 and before.
Thought, why not pose the question again. Doing some upgrade work which absolutely will involve changing the cams. So thought I might try and glean a bit of more current opinions about going from chain to gear and whether its really worth it.

Daily rider. Currently just shy of 40K. Stock everything except Air Cleaner which is Arlen Ness Inverted.

Currently thinking S&S performance package, cnc ported heads, DnD Fat Cat exhaust and the cam that seems to fit my style the best appears to be the Woods TW-999-6A (Still learning about cams)

So my question now is: Does it really make more sense to go to Gear or will my daily usage be better supported by a more forgiving chain system still? I ride probably 100 miles or just shy of that each and every day. Rain or shine doesn't matter. I am out there on it every single day just about.
Is a gear system okay with such high usage or would it be safer to remain with chain?

Thanks

Its amazing how when one gets into upgrades, stuff I never even thought of begins to take on more and more importance. This will be an expensive investment but thats okay...I just want to do it right. Besides, its fun to learn about all this stuff.

 

It'll be a 50/50 per say..

Me I have gears..

 

before you buy anything get your crank checked for run out,, gear cams cams dont like lots off run out

 

Take the upgrade money and buy a used Kia.

 

 

keep this all in one thread, man... lol go chain drive

 

Holy jeebus CVARIA!! I just started reading through your Lazarus project thread. Gonna be there for a couple weeks trying to digest all the info. Great thread man!!

 

not a good playbook there...not at all. 100% f**kery in that thread

 

You're too hard on yourself...but I get it. I'm the same.

Sharing mistakes allows us all to learn. We all make them. Hive mind makes us all smarter.

 

Might as well stick with the type it came with. Done you well for 40K so far, why change it up.