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Post by xsyamahadg on Feb 19, 2008 22:54:26 GMT -5
Most of us choose a bike because we like the looks of it, or the brand name, or how it runs and rides, or because it got good reviews. Maybe some of us buy a bike based on which final drive it has, but we don't always have a choice, if we like the bike, we accept the final drive configuration. My bike has shaft drive, but I didn't buy the bike based on shaft drive, I'd much rather have a chain or belt drive because of the positive feel and control they give. The shaft has some slop or play that sometimes takes away from the positive response of the bike, and it can be clunky at times. The shaft can also be very expensive to fix if something breaks.
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Post by 8trackmind on Feb 20, 2008 0:20:42 GMT -5
Man o man. I've seen some outright wars fought on this topic. I wouldn't tell my own mother which one I prefer.
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Post by marvinsc on Feb 20, 2008 6:55:27 GMT -5
Man o man. I've seen some outright wars fought on this topic. I wouldn't tell my own mother which one I prefer. You LIE! Chain Boy!!! But the 850G Will win You over!
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Post by tamarack on Feb 20, 2008 8:21:25 GMT -5
I've only had experience with chain and shaft and I prefere the shaft. I know the performance / response level is lower compared to a chain but I like the low maintenance factor and not getting oil all over the bike. Of course I ride a star. If I rode a GXR or CBR or Hayabusa I would probably feel differently.
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Post by 8trackmind on Feb 20, 2008 8:35:59 GMT -5
Man o man. I've seen some outright wars fought on this topic. I wouldn't tell my own mother which one I prefer. You LIE! Chain Boy!!! But the 850G Will win You over! Ok Ok... My name is 8trackmind and I...Well I like chains. (sobs uncontrollably, falls to floor)
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Post by marvinsc on Feb 20, 2008 8:59:27 GMT -5
You LIE! Chain Boy!!! But the 850G Will win You over! Ok Ok... My name is 8trackmind and I...Well I like chains. (sobs uncontrollably, falls to floor) Confession is good for the soul.................................... ;D
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Post by shoe48 on Feb 20, 2008 9:01:12 GMT -5
Ok Ok... My name is 8trackmind and I...Well I like chains. (sobs uncontrollably, falls to floor) Confession is good for the soul.................................... ;D so is a good chain lube .. drbble dribble
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Post by marvinsc on Feb 20, 2008 9:07:45 GMT -5
You sure You're on the Right forum Shoe?
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Post by jeffe on Feb 20, 2008 11:15:55 GMT -5
When we bought Michelle's 600 Shadow it took me about 10 minutes to remember why I prefer shaft drive over chain. Although having some extra oil flying around on the old XS might help a little in the rust retardation process.
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Post by Jennifer on Feb 20, 2008 19:10:05 GMT -5
I don't even know what the difference is! *Yes, I'm a girl!*
So, guess it doesn't really matter to me! LOL
Yes... my husband is giving me the eyeball... he's so unimpressed with me sometimes! LOL
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Post by vstrom2up on Feb 20, 2008 20:17:22 GMT -5
I have only actually rode (as in piloted) a chain drive. I have ridden all 3. So I will comment only of the feel of the ride. I think the shaft drive gives a smoother ride (BTW XS, that was a Virago I liked the ride of. Maybe it was just a Yammy giving me the shaft ;D!).
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Post by x90rider on Feb 20, 2008 20:28:58 GMT -5
Worst: Chain - too much maintenance and too messy Better: Shaft - smooth and quiet - pricey and a pain when a rebuild is required Best: Belt - smooth and quiet - 50,000 to 100,000 miles between replacement
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Post by xsyamahadg on Feb 20, 2008 22:33:01 GMT -5
A new belt for a Yamaha cruiser will set you back about $400.00 from the dealer, but if you consider how many chains you would have to buy to equal the life of a belt, the $400.00 sounds reasonable. The shaft drive is not without maintenance, the oil in the rear end has to be changed and the shaft itself has to be disassembled to lubricate the splines. If you visit any of the V-Star forums, you will hear horror stories about spline failures on the Star series shaft drive units because of neglect.
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