chain drive
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Jackson NJ
RE: chain drive
You have to adjust the tension but not much. In the last 8,000 miles I've had to adjust mine twice, each time took about 10 minutes. You need to oil it every 100 - 150 miles. You can pick up a spray can and do it in abouttwo minutes. Its easier if the bike has a center stand but you're not going to get one for a Sportster.
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RE: chain drive
I really like the belt on my sportster. It never needs adjusting or oiling. I've owned lots of bikes with chains, and will never have another one. They need adjusting and oiling, and they sling oil all over the rear wheel even if you use the modern spray lubes. Did I mention that I like the belt drive on my sportster?
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: East Alton IL
RE: chain drive
Chains vibrate and are noisy as hell... thats about it.. I think it's funny that people are now so anti chain back in the 80's when belts first came into being you couldnt find a person to speak kindly about them
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From: Daytona Beach
RE: chain drive
Belts are for keepingyour pants up 
Seriuosly though ,I actually prefer a chain drive.Yes,they sling a little oil but it's really not that bad and the maintenance is minimal.Belts are strong and usually last a long time but I've seen quite a few of them break on the road which could be a real pain .Chains are much easier to replace or even fix(enough to get you home) when you're stuck.Chains also transfer power better......is it enough to notice?I don't know 'causeI only have chain drives.I also think they look much better than the belts.Anyway thats my story and I'm stickin' to it......Long live chain drive!
Seriuosly though ,I actually prefer a chain drive.Yes,they sling a little oil but it's really not that bad and the maintenance is minimal.Belts are strong and usually last a long time but I've seen quite a few of them break on the road which could be a real pain .Chains are much easier to replace or even fix(enough to get you home) when you're stuck.Chains also transfer power better......is it enough to notice?I don't know 'causeI only have chain drives.I also think they look much better than the belts.Anyway thats my story and I'm stickin' to it......Long live chain drive!
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: NJ
RE: chain drive
Belts look like a air compressor drive, Chains look like a motorcycle drive..............Thats the way i see it...........[&:]
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