Why chain drive ?
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Why chain drive ?
I have noticed that some people convert to chain drive and I'm not sure why. From the first time I saw belt drive I thought it was a huge improvemant over chains, I am happy not having to lube the chain then clean all the lube splatter off the wheels & side of the bike, am I missing something?
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RE: Why chain drive ?
I run a chain because my bike is so dam old. The new hi tech lubes of today are dry after 10 minutes when applied. With these lubes,my chain runs as clean as a belt.This stuff won't even get your fingers dirty. A friend of mine kicked up a stone with his belt drive sportster and it went between the belt and the pully and shredded his belt. I would say thats at least one plus for a chain. And the look , ya can't beat the look
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RE: Why chain drive ?
Nope, My bike has had some work done to the motor.
It kept popping the belts. No splatter, Have the O-ring chain which helps.
It kept popping the belts. No splatter, Have the O-ring chain which helps.
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Very simple, an old school look. Right Balley?
I don't want to lube the chain weekly so I stick with drive belt, almost no maintenance.
Very simple, an old school look. Right Balley?
I don't want to lube the chain weekly so I stick with drive belt, almost no maintenance.
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RE: Why chain drive ?
ORIGINAL: balley
Nope, My bike has had some work done to the motor.It kept popping the belts. I also went with a 150 tire (After deciding on chain) with stock fender. No splatter, Have the O-ring chain which helps.
Nope, My bike has had some work done to the motor.
It kept popping the belts. I also went with a 150 tire (After deciding on chain) with stock fender. No splatter, Have the O-ring chain which helps.
ORIGINAL: 128auto
Very simple, an old school look. Right Balley?
I don't want to lube the chain weekly so I stick with drive belt, almost no maintenance.
Very simple, an old school look. Right Balley?
I don't want to lube the chain weekly so I stick with drive belt, almost no maintenance.
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chain drives are stronger for the big inch builds plus they are narrow allowing for fatter tires
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RE: Why chain drive ?
Chain drives are more popular with racers because they're lighter than shaft drive. Shaft drive is the most maintenance free drive system there is. Belt drive is better for the average cruiser than chain is because it requires alot less attention (maintenance).