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Dec 20, 2014 | 02:51 PM

tinsnips

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chain drive

has anyone ever converted their belt drive to chain drive and if so what are the advantages or disadvantages. just checking

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Dec 20, 2014 | 02:57 PM

p51bombay

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Can't see any logical reason for getting rid of a nice clean, long running belt in favor of a greasy chain - especially on a touring bike.

Dec 20, 2014 | 03:32 PM

leon anthony

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the one an only reason I could posably think of is he ease of replacing a broken chain

Dec 20, 2014 | 04:08 PM

tinsnips

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chain drive

I just noticed that a cvo I was looking at was chain driven and was wondering what the reason would be. It was a 2013 and just playin with the numbers

Dec 20, 2014 | 04:11 PM

0ldhippie

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That thing may have some BIG power??? Chains are stronger than belts...

Dec 20, 2014 | 04:11 PM

FinalShot

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If you have the HP and torque, then go for it. I know there are people on here that have done it.

Dec 20, 2014 | 04:39 PM

bigheadted

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Pros= easy to change gear ratios, strength, fixable easily on side of road, cheap to replace, can run wider tire, and ....

Cons = Noise, can be dirtier, more maintenance required ....