Chain drive vs. Belt drive
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Belt on mine lasted 125,000 miles, rain, shine, desert, whatever, you name it. Spent a LOT of years and miles on chain drive, good lube, kept adjusted, etc, and NONE ever came anywhere near 125,000 miles. You're absolutely right about a 530 being tough, though. But not 125,000 miles worth of tough.
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The OP asked the question in November of 2011. It had a brief resurgence in 2017, and again now. I sometimes get caught in old threads as well. I assume he has learned enough and is happy with his choice.
But to offer a response, for me, riding gravel, dirt, forest roads or off-road, use chain. Since I don't deal with turbos, or drag race, in every other way, the belt drive is superior.
But to offer a response, for me, riding gravel, dirt, forest roads or off-road, use chain. Since I don't deal with turbos, or drag race, in every other way, the belt drive is superior.
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When that chain snaps & takes out your motor case, you'll wish you had a belt.
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If youre concerned about what the cons are when a belt or chains stops connecting the rear wheel to the drivetrain, shaft drive is what you need. Run whatever makes you happy. There are pros and cons to everything.
Last edited by IronAss; Aug 22, 2020 at 11:16 AM.
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