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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lkr0
I have been looking for a conversion for a little while now--chances are you're going to break the belt -- a HQs 107 will shred the new 07 and up belt (don't ask me how I know) it may/may not happen right away but if you are inclined to doing rolling burnouts, hitting the gas hard at take off, and/or pulling the front wheel of the ground find a chain or kepp a spare belt around. Most of buddies that have 07/08 bikes with built motors have gone to chain drive.
If you do find a conversion do me a favor and PM me,I'll do the same for you .Thanks Much!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Reccomend that you give a call Zippers Performance. They will either have a complete kit or can guide you to a strong and decent setup.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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www.3guyz.com ask for andy

here was my kit. for an 05 but andy had 07 up in production as well.

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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I know for sure Zippers sells a complete kit and you can pick tooth count..
And for the old guys.....the new style chian(O-ringed)= no lube
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 03bagger
I know for sure Zippers sells a complete kit and you can pick tooth count..
And for the old guys.....the new style chian(O-ringed)= no lube
umm, my Suzoooooki had an o ring chain and I spent many a saturday morning cleaning and lubing it before heading off to scare myself.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 03bagger
And for the old guys.....the new style chian(O-ringed)= no lube
Who are you calling old?!

We old guys know that O-ring chains still need to be lubricated on the outside, so they can roll over the sprockets nice and easy. The O-rings just keep the lube inside where it belongs, but they are not that magik!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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I called Zippers they have chain drive conversion up to 08 don't have 09 yet but they are working on it.
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I know for sure Zippers sells a complete kit and you can pick tooth count..
And for the old guys.....the new style chian(O-ringed)= no lube
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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I just sent these guys an email inquiry
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www.3guyz.com ask for andy

here was my kit. for an 05 but andy had 07 up in production as well.

 
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Better off to call, their email response wasnt to fast for me. They did answer the phone everytime i called though.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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thanks -- I'll give them a call tomorrow -- broken belt is no fun and gets very expensive
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