Belt to drag chain conversions for 09 Deluxe
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Belt to drag chain conversions for 09 Deluxe
Searched the forums and found a few threads. I just wanted to see if anyone has used Zipper's Drag Chain Conversion for the Deluxe.
This is purely for looks if anyone asks why I would want chain over belt.
Thanks in advance.
One of the threads I found
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ain-drive.html
http://www.zippersperformance.com/ch...-softails.html
This is purely for looks if anyone asks why I would want chain over belt.
Thanks in advance.
One of the threads I found
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ain-drive.html
http://www.zippersperformance.com/ch...-softails.html
SOFTAILŽ 6 SPEED* ('07-'15): Choose between 24-25 teeth on the transmission sprocket; on the rear 46-65 (aluminum), 46-49 & 51 (chrome steel) and 49 & 51 (zinc steel). Suggested ranges: 24-26 front, 48-55 rear. Sizes outside of these ranges may require modifications for proper clearance. *Due to clearance limitations, chain conversion kits for 6 speed SoftailsŽ are only available with drag race chains
Last edited by Johnny Goodlife; Nov 15, 2016 at 07:02 PM.
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Ill post up pics when I get it done. Lots of work this winter
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*Due to clearance limitations, chain conversion kits for 6 speed SoftailsŽ are only available with drag race chains
Running a modern o-ring chain... on steel sprockets is not a big deal, and not the huge maintenance nightmare...that a lot of people who have never run one would lead you to believe.
Running a "drag race" chain on aluminum sprockets would be a PITA...I would research why an o-ring chain won't fit.
Running a modern o-ring chain... on steel sprockets is not a big deal, and not the huge maintenance nightmare...that a lot of people who have never run one would lead you to believe.
Running a "drag race" chain on aluminum sprockets would be a PITA...I would research why an o-ring chain won't fit.
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My bet is the o-ring chain will work fine on the deluxe...an o-ring chain is over an 1/8" wider than the 20mm belt used with the 200 tire.
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I've been running an O-ring chain and a 200 conversion for 5 years. Still in the same chain and sprockets. Both look like new, & I am not nice on my bike at all. Both sprockets are steel. I'd steer clear of aluminum. I just slap some chain lube in when I do an oil change. Only maintenance I've done. Check out Night Rider I believe they still make a conversion kit.
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Thanks for all the extra info. Seems like PBI is the company to grab sprockets from. Still getting more info and finding parts. I agree with running the o-ring chain.
Do you guys know what tooth you are running in front and rear sprockets?
Do you guys know what tooth you are running in front and rear sprockets?
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