| Author | Message | ||
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Looking for a couple of rear aluminum sprockets..520 chain..for tubeframe rear wheel..5 bolt..49-52 tooth..thanks! | ||
| Rick_a |
PBI has them. Check them out: http://shop.pbisprockets.com/category.sc?categoryI d=8 | ||
| Absurded |
I guess I could specify used..there are a ton of suppliers for them..was hoping to find some here first..thanks! | ||
| Rick_a |
Sure there are, but there's only a couple that actually have them in stock. Best of luck. | ||
| Tll130 |
Is there a huge benefit on switching to chain instead of belt? Or is just a preference? | ||
| Gusm2 |
definatly no benefit on a bike that was designed to run a belt, the buell rear wheel has no cush drive ie rubber blocks that allow for the harshness and jerk of a chain | ||
| Absurded |
This is for a sportster based dragbike that has been using chain drive successfully for 12 years with no issues..switching from an XB rear wheel to the PM chicane..thanks | ||
| Absurded |
and I guess all the roadrace teams that run chain drive are gaining no benefit from it.. | ||
| Absurded |
any retired tubeframe/ evo powered road racers or 1/4 milers out there with used 520 sprockets collecting dust..Hit me up..Thanks | ||
| Gusm2 |
Now its clear.......  | ||
| Rick_a |
For hard use a chain is preferred. There's also a benefit of easy and inexpensive gearing changes. I have broken a belt. I have not broken a chain. That's enough reason for me. | ||
| Tll130 |
Thank you Rick I appreciate the straight answer | ||
| Gusm2 |
so all the bikes with cush drives dont really need them ? | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
racers need chains people with power need chains wont break easily and makes for quick gearing changes to compensate for different tracks/conditions yeah no cush drive, but it doesnt matter when youre racing. | ||
| Hootowl |
Exactly. Plus, drag bikes sometimes have lengthened swing arms, so the stock belt isn't going to fit. So, road bike, no real advantage over the belt, race bike, yes. |
