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Old 06-27-2014 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by emory70
Ever price a belt change at the dealership? $1000. Nuff said
Do it yourself for just the cost of the belt.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/motorcycle_drive_systems.htm
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jluvs2ride
Do it yourself for just the cost of the belt.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/motorcycle_drive_systems.htm
Can't be done for just the cost of the belt.
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 02:05 PM
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The man hours required to convert to a chain is more than replacing the belt and the belt is less money in parts.

Again, only if I have a need to be messing around with gear ratios on a continuous basis or if I had a monster motor that was just too much for a belt.

Now I am up to four cents worth.
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 02:36 PM
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Most people agree with you.
Some people like working on their bikes some don't.
Some just wanna wash them then pay someone else to work on them.
There is no disagreement, belts are less maintenance. Which is good for the ones who don't wanna get their hands dirty.
Chains also offer more room for tire and rim in the swing arm.
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Trev
Sand and grease won't then, it makes a great grinding paste
The sprockets with a chain are made of steel and should last longer.
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DeaD SpacE
The sprockets with a chain are made of steel and should last longer.
No way, your money though
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 03:21 PM
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so if belts are gods gift to motorcycles...
why do only cruisers use them?
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by teamcurtis
so if belts are gods gift to motorcycles...
why do only cruisers use them?
Belts regularly last 70000 miles, some over 100000, find me a chain that'll last that long
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Trev
Belts regularly last 70000 miles, some over 100000, find me a chain that'll last that long
Agreed they last much longer.
That in no way answers my question. Or even attempt to.
 
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Old 06-27-2014 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by teamcurtis
Agreed they last much longer.
That in no way answers my question. Or even attempt to.
Well best you ask bike manufacturers.
 


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