| Author | Message | ||
     Hammer71 |
Finally converted to chain and figured I'd post a few pics for those that were eager to see the finnished product.     Very easy install I might add. Also big thanks to Saintly who, for lack of better words convinced me to do this by letting me ride his beast and "feel" the difference as well as stare poke and prod for countless hours in contemplation. Not to mention getting me the rear sprockets and chain for next to nothing. Another thanks to Ronlv for the quick responses to my questions as well as getting and shipping me the front sprocket and idler for a respectable price and with lightning fast speed I might add. Both of these members have gone out of their way to help out both with knowledge and reasonably priced parts. As for the ride... Whoa, instant response and no fear of belt breaking will take my somewhat leisurely riding style to an all new level. Thanks again guys...Mikexlr...your next!    | ||
| Slaughter |
Way too cool! Howzabout posting a parts list (if different from previous efforts by others) Also, you can eliminate the forward sprocket cover if you are riding with legit riding boots or boots without laces to get caught up in the sprocket. It actually has more of a "cool factor" to see the chain out in the open. I've never felt it touch my boot toe on the right. Nice thing is now for about 10 minutes effort, you can bump up a couple teeth for that yank-your-arms-out grunt - or drop a couple teeth for that HIGH mileage long distance cruise. It's amazing how the motor will like a couple hundred RPM less on a long, steady ride. Good job! (I see you have the Sport Touring windscreen - MUCH better than stock or the double-bubble in my opinion) (Message edited by slaughter on July 27, 2006) | ||
| Kccyclone |
I know it's a vortex rear sprocket and a sportster front but where is the idler pulley from? | ||
| Hammer71 |
Slaughter..I dig the cover on there. only because of all the dirt and crap that gets in and around the electrical connections. Always wear smx boots on rides so no worries of laces and what not. Eventually getting the open billet cover. Kc.. Idler came from Ronlv. PM him and he can hook ya up it's the free spirits idler | ||
| Mikexlr650 |
check with saintly, he's got a knack with these chain set-ups! | ||
| Hammer71 |
This is true, not much difference in the two when they are side by side. Basically all in how you want it to look and how your budget looks. | ||
| Slaughter |
The billet covers are cool - functional and look good too. The front sprocket DOES sling more poo than an angry chimpanzee and I'd have to clean up more than most folks would like to be bothered with doing. My problem was over-waxing the chain more often than not. | ||
| Saintly |
Rich, That looks phenomenal! The vortex decals look real good on the chin fairing. You got that done in record time too. It was less thean 24 hrs ago that I gave you the sprockets. Well done. | ||
| Tramp |
me wants me wants S2 conversion? | ||
| Mikexlr650 |
leisurely riding style? and saintly doesn't scratch his peg feelers either... riiiight your rev limiter functions very well indeed | ||
| Mikexlr650 |
tramp, howbout that montauk run? pick a date, it's a good run for the "signifigant" (sp?)others to get to know each other on. might cut the pressure of "your going riding again". after all, your going on the next dragon run weather you know it or not yet! | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Very excellent. | ||
| Hammer71 |
Saint. It took exactly 50 minutes. Helped that I had all tools and parts ready. The 51 is on there now and feels great. Once I get a little stretch in the chain I may try the 53 (took out an extra link by accident). You can feel the torque instantly now, I love it. | ||
| Buellfighter |
Worth its weight in peace of mind! Welcome to the club! (Message edited by buellfighter on July 27, 2006) | ||
| Tramp |
??? I ride constantly, whether I want to, or not.... OK- I'll set a montauk "THE END" run date... hows this next month look for us all? | ||
| Swampy |
OK, Now someone put together a conversion for the Blast also.... | ||
| Pupu |
now, when you say you went riding and you had instant response- what exactly do you mean? i can see how some people fear of the belt breaking, but i cant see how the chain would change the response unless you were refering to the gear ratio being changed. | ||
| Mikexlr650 |
next month sounds great. | ||
| Hammer71 |
Pu.. Seems to me that every Buell I have ridden had a very slight lag in power directly off idle. Hard for me to explain in writing but that lag is now completely gone. Maybe Mikexlr will be able to sum it up better once he goes for a ride on it. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Did I hear the word " MONTAUK" count me in  | ||
| Diablobrian |
Good job Hammer, welcome to "the chain gang"! if you don't over-lube your chain it won't fling too much goo. Chain wax rocks! | ||
| Tramp |
hammer- makes perfect sense- there may be less stretch witha chain. i'v edefinitely felt a huge difference with fxr retrodrives. gent. jon- you're in....lunch at 'lunch', in napeague.....then we hit the lighthouse. somebody gimme some ideas for good dates.... and i don't mean alcohlic cheerleaders. | ||
| Ezblast |
    My budy Ralph - who's way too colorfull expressions have got him baned from here thought you guys still might want to see this conversion - he says "The bikes owner (damn I can't find his card), works at one of the Central N.J. Buell Dealers- damn I don't remember if it's Liberty or Edison ? Anyway, when he see's the pix- I'm sure he'll pipe up and add the details" and "these are my own pix I took this year at a Track Days, of an XB with a prototype Chain drive conversion, I think others would like to see this- as there has been lots of topics posted on the XBoard about chain conversions, but I don't believe anybody has seen this set up-which is slightly unique in the concentric adjuster. " He'd love to post it himself, however tis not to be, however, I see no harm posting such for him as it may help you in your chain quests. Personally - I prefer the belts and would rather carry a spare belt than a quick link on a very long trip - the belts on my current bikes have held up well - both going just before or after their replacement time - I can only dream of such durability as you guys posses. Chain would be ok for racing, but otherwise why bother with the mess? GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Henrik |
Looks like Woodcraft parts. Henrik | ||
| Jon |
Hammer71, Was the response to throttle really that noticable? I was under the impression that the belt was actually more responsive. | ||
| Bake |
Spill yer guts, where and what are the parts from and how much did the conversion cost? Anyone interested in a stock 03 belt with a stone hole in it?  | ||
| Hammer71 |
Jon, yes it was and I dont know why. i'm hard as hell on the bike and had no issue with my belt (yet) but didn't want to have one and be standing on the side of the road. there has to be some "give" in the belt is all I can figure but the respose is very noticable. Bake PM sent. | ||
| Tramp |
It could just be a change in the sprocket ratio | ||
| Diablobrian |
The orange frame bike is probably a prototype of a chain conversion I've heard is in the works from one of our sponsors, and the performance machine shop that does the CNC work for them. It looks like the usual high quality I expect from them. It looks like the idler is on an eccentric which will allow adjustment for different sprocket combos without changing chain length, within reason. (Message edited by diablobrian on July 29, 2006) | ||
| Tramp |
so, saint- howzabout letting me know the deal with that conversion for an S2? | ||
| Jon |
Thanks for the response, Hammer. | ||
| Saintly |
Tramp, Not sure. Never seen the animal up close. I'm gonna assume a few things here, 1. you use a slack setup like a sportster (no tensioner) 2. you've got a 5-bolt drive flange on your rear wheel rather than a 6-bolt (XB) 3. your tranny output shaft is the same spline as ours and H-D XL's If this is the case, then I'd assume all you need is a: 1. Front sproket $17 2. rear H-D type steel sprocket $35 - $45 (depending on offset & tooth count) 3. a chain $40 - $140 (depending on brand/type/quality) 4. 10 minutes of time to turn fasteners left & right. Let me know if you want. |
