chain to belt - why????
i have a rubber band drive(2001 xl) and i can say it does hold up well and will take punishment, does not need lubercation and runs quieter. i do not like it because you are stuck with only a few ratios and the parts are extremely expensive. i can replace a chain set up for what the rubber band costs. chains you can get anywhere, no so for the rubber bands. my 74 xl has 150k miles and i have only bought three chains for it. my secrete, every few thousand miles, i take it off and clean it in solvent, place in a can of water proof grease and melt the grease. i let the grease turn soild and pull the chain out wiping the excess as i go. that is another advantage of a chain. you do not have to take anything off to install, not so with the belt as it has no master link.