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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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What would it take to turn my belt drive to chain for and 08. Just kinda of wondering
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Why oh why would you want to un-evolve? Chain is noiser, dirtier, and no more (maybe less) reliable. I've had shaft drive, chain drive, and belt drive bikes. I very much prefer belt drive. Not that chain drive won't work, just curious --why?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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If you're serious about the transfer, give these folks a call or email them. http://www.3guyz.com/
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Zippers also makes a kit. Around $350.00 for front & rear Sprokets & chain.
 
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How much? About 2 or 3 sessions with a therapist to talk you out of it.

Here's a better idea and a win-win proposition for both of us: You can come over to my house and remove, clean, grease, and readjust the chain on my ironhead. That will cure you. I guarantee.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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I hate chains
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by carlgrover

Here's a better idea and a win-win proposition for both of us: You can come over to my house and remove, clean, grease, and readjust the chain on my ironhead. That will cure you. I guarantee.
Chains have evolved since the '70s, you might want to buy an o-ring
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Well, Chains may have evolved, but I also have had Shaft drive, Chain Drive and now two Belt drives, The harley Belt is the smoothest drive system I have ever had! Chains were noisey and dirty as mentioned, Shafts "Lifted" the rear on acceleration, I love my belt drive...


And I realize you were "Just wondering"
 
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