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Old May 15, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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Old May 15, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Looks Sweeeeet!

Good to see I am not the only one who likes the Deluxe seat.

You have made your bike one of a kind.
 
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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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Looks terrific! Why did you go with the chain? Is there a performance advantage or just look cool? Definitely enhances the old school vibe.
 
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Old May 15, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Old May 15, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Looks terrific! Why did you go with the chain? Is there a performance advantage or just look cool? Definitely enhances the old school vibe.
Thanks all for the positive comments.
Once you get past 100 horsepower or so, the belt can't handle hard acceleration. I'm quite a bit over that now, (was at 113 HP when it was still a 103, then added quite a bit after that. Not dynoed since as I'm still in break in mode.) I had to go with the chain as the belt was starting to slip and tear the teeth off. Actually, by feel of rotating the rear tire on a jack, it feels like less drag with the chain than the belt also. And...I really like the looks.
 
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Wow! Loving the look!
 
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