Motorcycle Chain vs Belt vs Shaft which one is Better?
Finally a chief and Chieftain chain drive kit! | Indian Motorcycle Forum
The difference in the maintenance involved in the two systems comes down firmly in the belt drive camp. Chains require far more maintenance and ...
Bonneville belt vs chain drive? | Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums
Chains and sprockets are much lighter than belts/pulleys for the same strength. Try picking up a Harley rear wheel, you will be amazed at the ...
Shaft Drive vs Belt Drive vs Chain Drive | Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums
Chain drive has the least amount of loss but allot more maintance and low durability. 20 000KM vs Belt Drive which is rated at 80 000Km. Anyhow ...
Chain Driven vs Shaft Driven | Page 2 - BMW NineT Forum
We all know the pros and cons of shaft drive, but there is one con I've not seen mentioned, and that's efficiency. Among chain, belt, and shaft, ...
chain vs. shaft vs. belt | Suzuki SV650 Riders Forum
chain is easy and inexpensive but requires more maintenence and must be replaced more often. i've also been told that both belt and shaft drives ...
What's BEST? All About Motorcycle FINAL DRIVES: Chain, Belt, + ...
05:44Final drive chain belt or shaft. What's best? Who knows? What do you think Kevin? What is best? Anyway, well best for whom? Yes. 05:53 ...
Drivetrains, better on the LEFT or RIGHT ? | FJR Owners Forum
they put the chain drive on the right side because they said it made the bike balance better since the flywheel was on the left side of the ...
Chain, Shaft or Belt? - Kawasaki Vulcan Forum
Other than the old facts that: Chains are faster, Belt are smoother and a Shaft Drive is the most reliable. I think I prefer the shaft drive, ...
The only thing i really dont like about my bike | Honda NC700 Forum
Shaft drive is great, but there are some undesirables with them. They sap much more engine power than does a chain drive system.
Thread: shaft vs belt drive - SpyderLovers.com
Shaft drive is heavier, less efficient and costs more to produce. Having said that, they have come a long way in shaft drives.
Article on chain vs. belt vs. shaft drive - Ebikes Forum
A motorcycle sends power to the back wheel through a chain, belt, or shaft. Which of these is the best? It's all about the right tool for the ...
General question - shaft vs belt drive | Honda VTX Forum
Sounds like you answer your own questions, there is some power loss with the drive shaft, also the drive shaft is more noisy but more reliable ...
Chain vs Shaft - Bike Chat Forums
Chains are shit IMO. Dirty, require much more maintenance than a shaft, and are a consumable part. The only benefits are lightness and ...
drive shaft vrs Chain - Motorcycle Talk - BMWSportTouring
Chains work good & have worked good for about ever--on dry roads at moderate speeds they can even last a long time with minimal care & ...
Shaft drive over a chain/belt drive? - Honda Shadow Forums
It's like asking which is faster, red or white. lol, Shaft is less maintance, but chain and belt aren't that bad. Of the dozens of bikes I've ...
Chains vs belts. Who wins the fight? | Big Dog Motorcycles Forum
Belts are lighter than chains, and help reduce unsprung mass at the rear wheel. Roller chain suspended between the countershaft and rear ...
Why does Ducati use belts and not chains or gears?
Belts are more constant and don't change during use, but need to be replaced more often. Gears work great, but they are noisy, and they consume/waste energy ...
Chain drive vs shaft or belt drive | Page 3 - the BMW MOA forum
I have 2 shaft drive bikes and 2 chain drive bikes, my offroad bikes are chain drive. I like the simplicity and ease of maintenance plus you ...
Belt drive vs. Chain drive - The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum
A belt will deffinitly last longer with less maintence, and it's a lot cleaner running. For touring a belt is better.
Honda Shadow 750: Chain Drive vs Belt Drive - Q&A - JustAnswer
I would highly recommend the chain drive bike. Although the chain drive can be a little louder and messier, it is far easier to maintain and adjust.