Chain drive conversion
#11
#12
For me running a 120" motor (and I like to use it) I like the peace of mind it gives me when I'm far from home or a dealer. If I should break a chain (not likely) I can fix it on the side of the road in a half hour. Break a belt while on a trip you're looking at a tow plus most likely a $700+ bill.
The following users liked this post:
Sc0- (07-10-2016)
#15
#16
#17
People that say this have never had a bike with a modern o-ring chain.
First, o-ring chains do not need to be lubricated, just occasionally cleaned...the lube is inside the rollers, and the o-rings keep it from getting out...putting lube on the outside just attracts dirt and wears the chain out sooner.
After the break-in stretch, they require very little adjustment..I adjust mine once a year.
If you can hear the chain over the exhaust...you need louder exhaust
First, o-ring chains do not need to be lubricated, just occasionally cleaned...the lube is inside the rollers, and the o-rings keep it from getting out...putting lube on the outside just attracts dirt and wears the chain out sooner.
After the break-in stretch, they require very little adjustment..I adjust mine once a year.
If you can hear the chain over the exhaust...you need louder exhaust
#18
Reason I want a chain is that I don't want to be stuck along the road on a trip with a broken belt. Chain I can fix along the road. And I've seen lots of bikes snap belts putting out less power then I plan to put out. I snapped a belt before on an 04 that had a wider belt. And, I was only at 130hp/tq. I don't want to worry about snapping a belt so I'm going to chain since I got everything apart. I'm planning to be in the 160 hp/tq range.
#19
I have owned all three variations, old series chains with engine drip oilers, o-ring chains, and belt drives. Had a friend with a nitrous set up on a built S&S engine, could wipe teeth off a belt(using N wrong). belts require removal of primary to fix, chains do not, chains AND belts require periodic inspection and adjustments, chains will not stone cut as a belt can and has been seen by me.
If I had a preference, and expense not so high I would go back to chain, just so I could change it at home in the thirty minutes the old ones took when it became worn out. O-ring chains do need external lube where the sprocket contact is but there are dry lubes out there much better than oils.
If I had a preference, and expense not so high I would go back to chain, just so I could change it at home in the thirty minutes the old ones took when it became worn out. O-ring chains do need external lube where the sprocket contact is but there are dry lubes out there much better than oils.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sauraus
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
1
06-06-2018 11:50 AM