chain drive
12-20-2014, 02:51 PM
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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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12-20-2014, 02:57 PM
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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.
12-20-2014, 03:32 PM
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the one an only reason I could posably think of is he ease of replacing a broken chain
12-20-2014, 04:08 PM
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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
12-20-2014, 04:11 PM
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That thing may have some BIG power??? Chains are stronger than belts...
12-20-2014, 04:11 PM
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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.
12-20-2014, 04:39 PM
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Northern California
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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 ....
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