| Author | Message | ||
     Sparropie |
...hafta second; just that good!  | ||
| Christaylor |
We don't need no grease sling'n, high maintenance, stone age technology, stinking chains! | ||
| Chameleon |
Well, I do have nearly 47,000 miles on my 2008 Buell 1125R... I was told on Friday by a local independent tech that I go through belts about as often as chained bikes need their chains replaced. And we both agreed that a broken belt has far less potential to damage other things such as engine case, swingarm, leg, etc. | ||
| Shotgun |
Butttt.... you can fix a chain on the road and keep on keepin' on. A belt? | ||
| Chameleon |
Yes, you can replace a belt on the side of the road with only a few tools, mostly within the onboard kit as documented here by Zac4mac: Emergency Belt Abused belt is ON! Test continues... Abused belt - update | ||
| Buellnuts |
I am at Duanes this evening and we are snicking over the chain/belt debate. Chains on the trumpets. I replaced the chain on my speed 3 at 23,000 miles and the sprint at almost 24,000. Debs bike has over 20,000 and shows no signs of wear. Duane has his Daytona 15,000 and no signs of wear. I am replacing the ktm chain at 16,000 miles due to dirt riding. I am not really dissing belts and can see the certain advantages. New chain technology is amazing. X ring chains are excellent. I personally just think that belts don't give you any warning when there going to brake. Thats a major let down before a trip especially when you have to order a belt. Stepping off the soap box now. Chris probly has the best setup on his BMW ..........unless it brakes....$$$$ Oh hell, I'll catch hell for that on too. | ||
| Christaylor |
I'm just lazy and don't like chain maintenance. I know if a belt or shaft breaks, I'll be doing this  Looking forward to seeing ya'll soon, Chris | ||
| Roadrash |
Chain is the only way!! | ||
| Christaylor |
This one comes with a chain  HMMM | ||
| Lonitaylor |
No Honey you can't have one just becuase it has a chain............. | ||
| Buellnuts |
Think of the peace of mind that a new chain drive motorcycle could bring. God I'm bad! | ||
| Lonitaylor |
BOB you are not helping me any here!!  | ||
| Buellnuts |
He wouldn't want that one loni. Thats got $$$$ all over it. Bob | ||
| Christaylor |
This one comes with chain too  oooh | ||
| Christaylor |
Yep, this one comes with chain  unngh | ||
| Buellnuts |
Speaking of chains: I feel linked to all you Splash participants, and want to know when such event will take place Is it the weekend of 7/25 thru 7/27 ?? | ||
| S1blackie |
That was me posting the question?! Need to make plans! | ||
| Christaylor |
I offer a motion to have Loni make the official SPLASH post for dates, times, motels and other needed information; do we have a second to the motion on the floor? | ||
| Buellnuts |
I second the motion and tip a cold one in her honor!! Damn good girl ya got there Chris! Bob | ||
| Buellnuts |
The KTM Chain and sprockets ready to go for thousands of miles of trouble free riding.  Waiting for the Mojo lever http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm to get here and try my tire changer. This economy makes it fun to be cheap! Bob | ||
| Christaylor |
We have a second on the motion, all in favor say "I" | ||
| Buellnuts |
I | ||
| Christaylor |
All opposed say "no" | ||
| Christaylor |
The "I's" have it, motion passed. Congratulations Loni, I'm sure you'll do a great job. (Luv Ya Honey) | ||
| Bib |
Aye! Just found this video. Great Song and even some Steve McQueen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg_Nw20GG0E Enjoy! P.S. I broke 2 belts on Buells. Both times sucked. Harv | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Yes the date is July 23,24,25th. What year are your lookin at Duane? I will post more this weekend. Canadians and far away riders you know the drill...Call in advance. Some one needs to make a thread for the SPLASH ride....BOB, you get that chore. I will post info there after you are done. Honey are you not supose to be studing? | ||
| Funjimmy |
Harv, cool vid. thanks Loni, thanks for spear heading SPLASH once again. Will book my room ASAP. Everyone else. I miss you. Cheers FunJimmy | ||
| Buellnuts |
Ok, the thread for Splash is up. Take it away loni! Bob | ||
| Sound_uly |
Uh.... it appears that I will be running a foot race from Blaine to Oak Harbor that weekend.... Damn this running! Capn' Ron | ||
| Sparropie |
RocketRon, you gots to get your priorities straight man. Running is for being CHASED by bad people. We want to bring you back to the fold. We want Ron to come out and play with his street-pals. Remember you, me, Jimmy and that Ducati-guy having the Ne Plus Ultra ride in Cali? That shit was epic! Damn, Ron... come out and play. Please. Befor I cry.  |
