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12-01-05, 06:43 PM

its possible to get a stone stuck in the teeth on the rear 'sprocket' which will rip a hole in the belt.... was told this at the NEC on the Buell stand

12-01-05, 06:44 PM

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They tend to last longer than chains, no chain lubing or lube fling.

You ar forgetting that belt drive also doesn't have nearly as much power loss as chain drive....

12-01-05, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SPeeeeDY

its possible to get a stone stuck in the teeth on the rear 'sprocket' which will rip a hole in the belt....

You'll need one of those fully encased covers... You know, like the ones on Honda C90's

12-01-05, 08:03 PM

no, dont do it.

spare your SV's feelings some thought.

gotta say, would look rather fine with a top box on the tail too - dont you think jonboy ?

12-01-05, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Anton

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They tend to last longer than chains, no chain lubing or lube fling.

You ar forgetting that belt drive also doesn't have nearly as much power loss as chain drive....

I thought one of the points about chain drive is that it *IS* efficient!

12-01-05, 08:23 PM

thats why all the GP racers use chains and sprockets.

12-01-05, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chazzyb

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Originally Posted by Anton

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They tend to last longer than chains, no chain lubing or lube fling.

You ar forgetting that belt drive also doesn't have nearly as much power loss as chain drive....

I thought one of the points about chain drive is that it *IS* efficient!

I thought it was the other way round also

someone please explain

12-01-05, 11:32 PM

[quote="Monkey"]

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Originally Posted by chazzyb

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Originally Posted by Anton

I thought one of the points about chain drive is that it *IS* efficient!

I thought it was the other way round also

someone please explain

From (very hazy) memory, well adjusted chain drive - 97%, shaft drive - 85%, belt drive - no idea.

13-01-05, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SPeeeeDY

its possible to get a stone stuck in the teeth on the rear 'sprocket' which will rip a hole in the belt.... was told this at the NEC on the Buell stand

I saw this happen to an early Buell Cyclone at my local racetrack. Talking to the guy afterwards he said it was the 2nd time it had happened. The belt was AUD$800.00 and fitment required the removal of the swinging arm, all told replacement labout 8+hrs.

Suffice to say he was selling the bike.

13-01-05, 05:28 AM

If Suzuki wanted a belt drive on the bike they would have bloody well put one on it. It looks good, but that is about it. Hmmm lets see, rubber belt, or steel chain. I think I'll stick with my set up thanks.

12-01-05, 06:43 PM	#11
SPeeeeDY Guest Posts: n/a	its possible to get a stone stuck in the teeth on the rear 'sprocket' which will rip a hole in the belt.... was told this at the NEC on the Buell stand

12-01-05, 08:03 PM	#14
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	no, dont do it. spare your SV's feelings some thought. gotta say, would look rather fine with a top box on the tail too - dont you think jonboy ?

12-01-05, 08:23 PM	#16
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	thats why all the GP racers use chains and sprockets.

13-01-05, 05:28 AM	#20
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	If Suzuki wanted a belt drive on the bike they would have bloody well put one on it. It looks good, but that is about it. Hmmm lets see, rubber belt, or steel chain. I think I'll stick with my set up thanks.