frem belt to chain
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#22
RE: frem belt to chain
ORIGINAL: jag1886
I bought a chain conversion from Zippers they haveoffset sprockets that allow you to use a 150 tire on the stock rim and get the clearance you need and modern chains are self lubing, somehow they impregnate the rollers with lube and you just put it on and run it.
I bought a chain conversion from Zippers they haveoffset sprockets that allow you to use a 150 tire on the stock rim and get the clearance you need and modern chains are self lubing, somehow they impregnate the rollers with lube and you just put it on and run it.
same here.................bought a complete kit from them......front and rear sprockets front spacer and new rubber gasket....and a RK chain............went to a 150 tire..........used a laser from a temp. gun.................... . .all gravy................................... . . ...................
#23
RE: frem belt to chain
Chains are much better than they used to be. Spend the money and get a good "X" ring chain and then don't mess with it util you have to.
My last D.I.D. chain lasted me over 30K miles. Yes I drive civilized, but cleaning and "oiling" only clean the lube out fromthe x-rings. Then it won't sling oil all over either. Just wipe off the side plates when they get dirty.
Just ordered my next set (sprockets too) for about a $150. For my Rice Burner (wish IT had a belt).
My last D.I.D. chain lasted me over 30K miles. Yes I drive civilized, but cleaning and "oiling" only clean the lube out fromthe x-rings. Then it won't sling oil all over either. Just wipe off the side plates when they get dirty.
Just ordered my next set (sprockets too) for about a $150. For my Rice Burner (wish IT had a belt).
#24
RE: frem belt to chain
advantage to chain: old school look, service with basic hand tools, least amount of power loss.
advantage to belt: less matinence, cleaner, long life.
advantage to shaft: longest life, no matinence.
matinence: most-chain, mid-belt, least-shaft.
power loss: most-shaft, mid-belt, least-chain.
The belt seems to be the best mix for matinence vs power loss if looks don't count.
advantage to belt: less matinence, cleaner, long life.
advantage to shaft: longest life, no matinence.
matinence: most-chain, mid-belt, least-shaft.
power loss: most-shaft, mid-belt, least-chain.
The belt seems to be the best mix for matinence vs power loss if looks don't count.
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