Bike advice needed!

[Shift]

A belt would be amazing, I'm terribly lazy at maintaining my chain.

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by Shift

A belt would be amazing, I'm terribly lazy at maintaining my chain.

You wouldn't believe how many people with Buells there are who piss and moan about their belt only lasting 15-20,000 miles and then needing to be replaced.

That's longer than a standard chain with no maintenance, no sprockets to replace, no chain to adjust.

The belt is the same price as a good quality chain.


They are pissed that they would ever have to replace a belt. These are also folks with 20-50,000 miles on a bike that is 3 years old.

How many of you guys with chains put 10-15,000 miles on your bike a year?

[Shift]

On pace for about 22k this year.

[smileyman]

I am embarrassed to say that I don't get more mileage...I have honestly changed bikes so often I don't have to do much chain swapping. 3-6000 miles on the street and thne they get new running gear and taken racing. After a season that one is sold and I start over with a new street bike and rotate stock.

My financial woes put an end to all that and my lil '05 has gone 24000 miles in the 45 months I have ridden her. It is on its second (about to be 3rd chain) thanks to my lazy chain maintenance.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Can you believe there are those who actually voluntarily swap out their belt for a chain?

Blasphemers!

I know. Hard to believe. The belt is great. Nothing to adjust, lube, etc...and it's quiet. Not to mention the fantastic feel of the throttle with no chain lash/slop.

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by Shift

On pace for about 22k this year.

You are the exception rather than the rule. It isn't about the mileage. It's about the mileage compared with the typical life of a bike. Most folks aren't putting 22,000 miles per year on a bike.

Most people would put 30-50,000 miles on a bike over it's service life with that taking up to 10 years to do that. The "lifetime" belt is expected to run about 30-50,000 miles based upon "normal" use.

Wheelies, drag strip runs, track days/racing, and burnouts WILL decrease the life of either a belt or a chain.

I just don't see the belt as anything but a net positive. No maintenance. No adjustment. No noise. No chain lash.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

You are the exception rather than the rule. It isn't about the mileage. It's about the mileage compared with the typical life of a bike. Most folks aren't putting 22,000 miles per year on a bike.

Most people would put 30-50,000 miles on a bike over it's service life with that taking up to 10 years to do that. The "lifetime" belt is expected to run about 30-50,000 miles based upon "normal" use.

Wheelies, drag strip runs, track days/racing, and burnouts WILL decrease the life of either a belt or a chain.

I just don't see the belt as anything but a net positive. No maintenance. No adjustment. No noise. No chain lash.

My sentiments exactly.

[smileyman]

Yup, still jealous...

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Yup, still jealous...

My in-laws live in Joplin. I keep meaning to get my bike down that way and ride the NWAR twisties.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

You wouldn't believe how many people with Buells there are who piss and moan about their belt only lasting 15-20,000 miles and then needing to be replaced.

That's longer than a standard chain with no maintenance, no sprockets to replace, no chain to adjust.

The belt is the same price as a good quality chain.


They are pissed that they would ever have to replace a belt. These are also folks with 20-50,000 miles on a bike that is 3 years old.

How many of you guys with chains put 10-15,000 miles on your bike a year?

I may eventually have to replace my belt, but never pay for it.
Lifetime warranty FTW!!!!

oh, and I hit 72xx this year.