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Old 21-06-07, 01:12 PM   #11
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Default Re: Belt drive-why don't more do it?

It should also be noted that replacing a belt involves taking the swing arm off, if you use a rivet link for a chain you don't have to. This means the chain is cheaper to replace if you're paying for someone else to do it, and less of a pain in the bum if its you doing it.
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Old 21-06-07, 01:24 PM   #12
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I've seen kits advertised for converting chain to belt drive. I suspect that most people are happy with chains, and belt drive costs more. Belts have improved a lot recently. They're now very strong and have a very long life. I've owned belt, chain and shaft drive bikes and prefer both shaft and belt to chain for ease of maintenance and cleaning.
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Old 21-06-07, 01:43 PM   #13
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It should also be noted that replacing a belt involves taking the swing arm off, if you use a rivet link for a chain you don't have to. This means the chain is cheaper to replace if you're paying for someone else to do it, and less of a pain in the bum if its you doing it.
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Old 21-06-07, 08:28 PM   #14
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But...

... but...

... then I wouldn't have the slimmest of excuses to put Gilles Titainium Chain Adjusters on my bike to match the rearsets.
K you are such a tart.

Are you getting the paddock stand lifters too? I would but I can't get them for my '04.
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Old 23-06-07, 01:00 AM   #15
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See this link, I think it is just too exspensive to do at £800+ to be worthwhile, you can buy a lot of chains for that kind of money.

http://www.mp-foorumi.com/gallery/pi...eb766d7f93.jpg

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Old 23-06-07, 09:47 AM   #16
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i did hear that buell are charging about 800 notes for a belt replacment on there bikes. my mates buell just had its 3500 mile service at a cost of £295!
harley dealers really do take the pi$$.
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Old 06-07-07, 06:34 AM   #17
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Hello,

I made a belt convertion with used parts from BMW scarver - now 30000km (17500mls). No Problems, no oil, every time a clean wheel/swingarm, no adjustment....

photos fron details you can see there:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=65686



now we are making the same convertion on a GSX 750 AE (86hp)



greetings from rainy germany,

Dieter

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Old 06-07-07, 07:30 AM   #18
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Hello,

I made a belt convertion with used parts from BMW scarver - now 30000km (17500mls). No Problems, no oil, every time a clean wheel/swingarm, no adjustment....

photos fron details you can see there:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=65686



now we are making the same convertion on a GSX 750 AE (86hp)



greetings from rainy germany,

Dieter
How wide a belt would you need for say, a GSX-R 1000? That's one of the major reasons I read that chains are used instead - the more power you put through a belt the wider it has to be, and it becomes a little too unweildy on large power bikes. So they stick with chains...
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Old 06-07-07, 08:23 AM   #19
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If you've read the "older" thread you've seen the german faktory www.vh-motorradtechnik.de

They make convertions with bigger bikes as GSX 1400, XJR 1300 , Yamaha MT-1, Bandit 1250....

http://www.vh-motorradtechnik.de/ind...rive-Kits.html

No problems, look at the Harley V-Rod (120hp) or an american "Boss Hoss" (Chevrolet V8 / 580HP)) with belt-drive



A lot of chain-factories are in Japan -> so they use chain because they are integreatet into the motorcycle company. In america is the biggest beltdrive factory "gates" -> they cooperate with harley & buell... A lot of this is only political...

Greetings Dieter

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Old 06-07-07, 09:33 AM   #20
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Hello,

I made a belt convertion with used parts from BMW scarver - now 30000km (17500mls). No Problems, no oil, every time a clean wheel/swingarm, no adjustment....

photos fron details you can see there:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=65686



now we are making the same convertion on a GSX 750 AE (86hp)



greetings from rainy germany,

Dieter
Hmmm interesting - could you keep me updated with how this goes, I've got a GSX750 too, good to see something different.

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