Chain Drive

[Frank_Storms]

I was speaking to Chopper Steve with V-Mod today regarding my 240 rear wheel conversion.

I know what is presently available:

1. (Eurocompontents) http://eurocomponentsusa.com/vr_2406.html

I cannot use this set up because of the narrow 1 1/8" belt. When I get the RWHP that I want, it will eat up that tiny belt.

2. (Rick's) http://www.ricks-motorcycles.de/engl/indexsec.htm

I do not like the POLISHED aluminum wheels with all of those bolts. Also I do not want the rear wheel out of centerline. (Kaz, I know it works fine but I want the rear wheel in the centerline) Also the Billet swing arm they offer at almost $3000 is a bit costly and I still have a belt driven V-Rod.

When speaking to Chopper Steve he indicated that once you go beyond approx. 150 RWHP the belt dive will not work and a chain drive is needed. He also indicated that the stock swingarm could be used if I go with a chain drive.

NOW to my question;

What are the negatives with a chain drive?

This post is not intended to slam anyone that has any of the above mentioned setups.

"Thank You In Advance"

Frank

[SuperKaz]

Oh sure Frank see I help you out anymore! The Biggest draw back from the chain is when it gets warm the chain grease flings all over the wheels and stuff!I'm pretty anal about my V-rod being clean so it was a MFer at first! It's gotten better but I still wipe everything up after each ride!
Kaz......
p.s who else besides me has a chain drive?

[Polizzio]

Cannot think of anyone else with chain drive, but then again, cannot think of anyone else with $50,000+ in their VROD either.......you are definitely exclusive Kaz.


P.S. What about Tripp Nobles, is he still running a belt cutting 9.572 ets? Now he is making some serious power!

[larry1]

Kevin has a chain setup.
The PA. Dragstrip Track Champ.
And yes the grease is on the wheel.
He said the cleaning is very annoying.

Larry

[SuperKaz]

Master P,
he's called me the other Night,hes now in the 30's running a 9.38 @142!They have some serious Nascar technology stuff in thier motor.He said they are blown away how fast yet streetable the bike is! He will be in Vegas this comming week for the AHDRA race.I'm gonna have Don Tilley check out my bike then see about a Grudge Match!
Kaz............
P.S Larry Kevin went back to a Belt and 28T.

[Polizzio]

Wow! They are flying, and getting faster and faster. Keep us posted on the grudge match, you better be sharp, have those bottles full and HOT!

[SuperKaz]

You Know it!

[kspz3]

Larry,
Where have you been - it has been awhile - I hope that all is well with you. Did you ever get that shifter working?
Kevin

[larry1]

Kevin
Work is crazy.
May see you on Sunday if weather permits.
Larry