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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Ok i am wanting to switch my bike to a chain Drive is there a kit out for my bike.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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curiosity - why??
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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Lemme see.... can't be for the joy of the chain noise or the oil slinging all over the rear wheel and other parts, or the tension adjusting exercise. Hmmm, I wanna hear the answer to your question too, Molsenice.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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ditto on the why? all that s*** that comes with having a chain and the maintenance too.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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curiosity - why??
That is simple i am a drag racer at heart and i just don't trust a belt with the way i ride things plus it will see the track her come spring.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Suggestion - snap a belt or two before worring about the belts durability at the track - my .02 - at your weight you'd need to spend some serious time in the burnout pit - [sm=gears.gif] to even have a chance of snapping one - it does happen, but it is very rare
 
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