| Author | Message | ||
     Sneth |
I see quite a few people swapping to chains. What's the point? It makes your buell stand out among buells, but it totally blends with the rest of the crowd. The belt is part of what makes these bikes unique, why take that away? Is there a performance gain u are chasing? | ||
| Tq_freak |
most people that have gone to a chain have been burned by the belt snaping and leaving them stranded (some more then once) I think there really isnt much of a performance gain unless you start playing with your gear ratios. I am with you, I like my belt. No maint. like a chain and its different then the rest of the sport bikes. | ||
| Fullpower |
you have used the terms "unique", "stand out" and "totally blends with the rest". From your apparent point of view, there may not be a benefit to modify YOUR bike in that fashion. I removed my belt drive kit because it broke 400 miles from home on a holiday weekend. This caused me some inconvenience, so I took the necessary steps to permanently dispose of this particular weak link on an otherwise serviceable motorcycle. I live in Alaska, ride far from home, and lay a heavy premium on the utmost reliability in all mechanical contrivances. No fashion statement was intended. (Message edited by fullpower on May 21, 2007) | ||
| Djkaplan |
I absolutely love the belt, but the first time it leaves me stranded, it's gone. I do love the belt, though. Clean, silent (except when it's not) and absolutely maintenance free in 35,000 miles. | ||
| Sneth |
post 2004, new belt material... and chains break too... so uhhh. the logic come into play when? | ||
| Thepup |
Sneth,people with new bikes have had their belt snap,how many new chains snap? | ||
| Sneth |
i'd give equal probability of a chain snapping. | ||
| Thepup |
I bet personal experiences on here would dispute that Sneth. | ||
| Sneth |
because this is a belt based forum... and if that is the case, why havent more harley people switched to chains?> | ||
| Kmfw160 |
I want a colored belt. I think that is the only mod not available. | ||
| Spiderman |
Yes chains break too. And a broken chain may cause more damage. BUT I can go to almost any UJM Bike shop and get a chain and they will know how to replace it. Or you can do it yourself. Try changing a belt from a XB on the side of the road or having a UJM shop tech do it, that is if the UJM shop has a spare Buell belt. Best of luck finding a Buell dealer in the middle of no where with a Buell Belt in stock. I changed my Tuber over to chain 'cause it takes over 2 to 3 hours to change the belt. If it was easier and I could change a belt as easy as a chain I would of kept my belt... | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Let's go bottom line here Seth, OK?  Hammer at the Gap REAL MEN RUN CHAIN! GOT IT? Here is the chain gang as of a month ago: 1.Saintly ( two conversions) 2.Trenchtractor 3.Fullpower 4.Diablobrian 5.Trojan 6. Pcmodeler 7. Hammer71 8. Ronlv 9. Gentleman Jon 10. 1stBuell 11. trac95ker 12. Buellfighter 13. Spiderman 14. Tankbueller 15. Spatten1 16. Ragnagwar 17. Xb9ser (Glenn) 18. Mortarmanmike120 19. GaryL 20. Firebolteric_ma 21. Livnlo (sully) 22. Wolfridgerider (mark) 23. Rexwinter 24. Rafartist 25. Thaas (Tom) 26. Slaughter ( racebike only ) 27. Chaconas ( racebike) 28. CCS 53 (racebike) 29. Ericz 30. ND_xb Seems like there must be something to it, if only from the number of conversions. Am I right, my brothers?  PS: I can also tell you this, not one of these dudes that I know gives a flying f**k about blending in with anybody, that is for damn sure! (Message edited by gentleman_jon on May 21, 2007) (Message edited by gentleman_jon on May 22, 2007) | ||
| Thepup |
Completely different applications.Why are you so worried about people wanting a chain on their Buells,it's really none of your concern. | ||
| Tiburondriver47 |
Do they make one for the 06/07 swing arm? Also do they make a sprocket for quicker acceleration? | ||
| Spiderman |
We can cook something up Tib  | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Saintly would know about the 06/07 swing arm, you might want to pm him. A variety of sprockets are available to allow for faster acceleration, ( I use one myself), or for other specialized uses, ie: stunting, road racing, touring. | ||
| Sloppy |
My race bikes use chain. My street bikes use belt or a shaft. The answer to which is better depends upon your application. No one but you decides how you use your bike, so you get to decide which one is better... And just look at how many top fuel dragsters use chain drive on their blowers... | ||
| Saintly |
Do they make one for the 06/07 swing arm?  YES! | ||
| Damnut |
do we have to hash up this shit AGAIN!!!! CHAIN OR NO CHAIN........... WHO GIVES A FLYING F*CK!!!!!!!! | ||
| Xb9ser |
i went to a chain after my inproved belt lasted 2 weeks. o3 xb9s. | ||
| Madduck |
If you have the correct tools, spare belt and have worked thru the belt change procedure once it should take you less than half an hour too swap it out on the side of the road. Works that way on my ULY YMMV. | ||
| Sneth |
i was asking out of curiosity. from what i've read, it sounds like people are looking to niche out their buells in the small puddle of buells... if you go back to my OP, sincere questions folks... | ||
| Disturbed |
Hammer at the Gap REAL MEN RUN CHAIN! GOT IT? That's right, Hammer can't ride a lick, his chain allows him to do that. LOL This is like Big Block vs. Small Block, auto vs. manual, V-Twin vs. I4, or any other endless debate that has been hashed over, and over, and over, and..... The "Chain Gang" is very proud of their chain conversions. I still can't get over the fact that Hammer really couldn't ride if it wasn't for his chain conversion, shocking.  For me, it's a belt. Why? It came on my bike and I can spend alot of money on fuel while my belt lasts. Is belt better, who cares? GO RIDE. edit: Disturbed-that picture's been up on this board before, and it's been edited out before. It's in poor taste, even if it's kinda funny and on target. rt (Message edited by road_thing on May 21, 2007) Gotcha road_thing, no worries. "Winning an argument on the internet is like winning the special olympics, even if you win you are still a retard!" (Message edited by disturbed on May 21, 2007) | ||
| Slaughter |
White is faster than blue. | ||
| Spatten1 |
i'd give equal probability of a chain snapping. And you've owned how many motorcycles? | ||
| Firebolteric_ma |
do we have to hash up this shit AGAIN!!!! CHAIN OR NO CHAIN........... WHO GIVES A FLYING F*CK!!!!!!!! Well Said!!!!! Who really cares, Use YOUR bike the way YOU feel it is best for YOUR needs. Okay...Now back to what you were doing!!!  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Even if you win, You're still a retard....  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
 OUCH!! | ||
| Hammer71 |
It's funny how the second I put it on I was transformed into a better rider. LOL. No other reason for me other than quicker acceleration and more drive out of the corners (lost a little top end) but thats not where I needed the boost. | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
Real men run chains. Real men don't trailer their bikes Real men don't have cheese graters. Real men don't run stock exhaust Give me a break. I am starting to have a hard time keeping up. Chain verses belt.....If ya feel like Changing to a chain have at it, Notice I did not say upgrade. It is your bike make it your own. |
