RichardH 0 Posted October 11, 2011 just a bit of a general opinion post, as it says BELT, CHAIN or SHAFT, pros and cons please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Prefer chain as there's a wider range of bikes available,But would like a shaft driven bike as there so much cleaner and easier to maintain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted October 11, 2011 @haveugot1 wrote:Prefer chain as there's a wider range of bikes available,But would like a shaft driven bike as there so much cleaner and easier to maintain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Nowt like a good shaft drive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardH 0 Posted October 11, 2011 I get the shaft thing, lasts longer etc etc, but what about belts, keep hearing opposite opinions on belts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Looked at getting a belt for my b12 but it was worth more than the bike.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macie_UK 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Shaft: Much less regular maintenance, but when they do go wrong they tend to be more expensive to fix than chains. Allegedly sap more power than chains. Drive unit adds weight to bike over chain or belt. Gear oil stinks foul. Altering the gearing *really* means altering the gearing, not just changing sprockets. Wheelying is apparently awkward, but do-able.Belts: Some modern ones have lifetime warranties on them and (depending on the bike) never need adjusting if you have a tensioner. Just have to check for grit and stuff. No lube necessary. In theory a splendid solution. Only downside I can think of is supply is more limited than chains.Chains: None of the benefits of the above two, but likely to cost more in the long run due to frequency of replacement, lube, sprocket replacement and Scottoiler type devices. The maintenance isn't exactly hard and they can make a bit of a mess when they snap. Very common, if not the best thing for the job. Like a Ford Ka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkember 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Chains all the way. They are most responsive to throttle inputs. Has anybody heard of a competative race bike using anything but a chain drive?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macie_UK 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Ah, apologies, didn't realise that it was for a race bike. In that case chains, unless you happen to be racing in a Buell or BMW F800 series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted October 12, 2011 as said chain gets the power to the back wheel the best , but a good shaft keep the bike clean , and the woman happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardH 0 Posted October 12, 2011 @madsod wrote:as said chain gets the power to the back wheel the best , but a good shaft keep the bike clean , and the woman happy They do like a good shaft Thanks for the input chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
