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Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 08:49 pm: | 
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Saintly,
What was the final chain length(links) needed?
The box says 530 x 122 I removed 8 links so a 530 x 114 should work.
How much play should I leave in the chain? |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 10:34 pm: |
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i had well over 23k on my m2l before it got totaled and never changed the belt on it once. but on the other hand the m2l my buddy got with 2600 miles on it at the time snapped at around 3k. and when it did break we rode the same roads mile for mile when it finally did go at the end of the ride. it's like whether your bike was built on a monday morning/friday evening or the middle of the week. from what i understand you don't have the initial stretching when you take off on your bike with a chain. is this true or false |
Cyclone262
| | Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 11:01 pm: |
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Are there any sure signs a belt is due to fail?If they are to tight or too sloppy?Etc..
I have been thinking of going to a chain on my M2.I havent made up my mind yet.This thread is interesting. |
Saintly
| | Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 11:40 pm: |
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I hate chains. They're messy and they're maintenance intensive.
I completely disagree. I use o-ring chains which hardly ever need lubing, there is no mess. And the total amount of time spent adjusting my chain in the past two years is less than the time wasted for just one flatbed tow truck to arrive!
Some people like screwing around with their bikes. I just like riding them.
Which is precisely why I run chain!
Mark,
you only need 3/8" - 5/8" deflection on the bottom. |
Luvthemtorts
| | Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 11:55 pm: |
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I didn't get a chain from Saintly but I did trade rims with him. The dude is a straight shooter and delivers exactly what he says he will.
Don't hesitate to buy, sell or trade with him. |
Mortarmanmike120
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 01:45 am: |
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I've got Saintly's conversion. Not at all messy. Slings grime occasionally on the right outlet of my race pipe but oh well, wipes off easily. I notice no discernible difference in driveability. I even get a cool little chain buzz on decel, what's not to like about that? Torts is right, Fritz is a stand up guy. If he wanted to develop any other cool buell crap I'd be interested. (hint, hint.)
IMO any cosmetic problems caused by chain grime are offset by how FUGLY all those belt guards are. Even if they are made of CF, polished aluminum etc... still atrocious.
To each their own. |
Statik
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 04:24 pm: |
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I once saw Saintly kill a bear with his bare hands then eat it raw! |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 07:22 pm: |
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you only need 3/8" - 5/8" deflection on the bottom.
Huh....this seems way tight compared to the recommended Ducati slack.But is it correct where the suspension on Xbs' (when compressed) loosens instead of the usual tightening of other makes??? |
Mikexlr650
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 07:23 pm: |
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he likes yellow too! |
Mikexlr650
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 07:25 pm: |
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try whipping a bears a$$ with a belt sometime, much easier with a chain. |
Statik
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 07:38 pm: |
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I hear ya mike.
so basically what this thread really boils down to is that when a lil kid is bad you break out the belt and when you need to kill a bear you use a chain.
I think I get it now. and from now on when anybody asks the question, which is better belt or chain? you just say "dude, belts are for spanking lil kids and chains are for bear hunting"
yellow chain, that would be the shizzle, Hammer could hunt wolves with one.
(Message edited by statik on April 08, 2007) |
Mikexlr650
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 07:54 pm: |
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no wonder why you and hammer get along! twisted |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 09:06 pm: |
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Mikexlr650, is the hudson valley crew going to make it it WV in Aug. I wanted to meet you guys at Suches but went to the Dragon and spent most of my time with my helmet on going north then south north then south........ |
Mikexlr650
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 09:49 am: |
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i would like to! have some feelers out now, checking to see who can make it. |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 10:13 am: |
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I have some family in the area that love to fire up the grill and have everybody over for burgers and dogs.
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Damnut
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 11:10 am: |
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I'll be there............ and that's all you need to know |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 11:19 am: |
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Mikexlr650
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 08:42 pm: |
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is it damnut or the nebo "crew"? here we go again.
you call that a fire! then they proceed to throw half a cabin on the flames and we get one of those old nuke test film lookin things. can just imagine what the owners of highvalley were thinking looking down on us that night. cool memory! |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 11:10 pm: |
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Mod #1 I found a alan wrench that was the perfect fit
Mod #2 Cut alan wrench to size
Mod #3 sprocket guard needs a tweak
Mod #4 tweaking is done
(Message edited by wolfridgerider on April 09, 2007) |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 11:58 pm: |
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is it damnut or the nebo "crew"? here we go again.
I'M ALL IN!!! To many guys I have not had the pleasure to ride with!
you call that a fire! then they proceed to throw half a cabin on the flames and we get one of those old nuke test film lookin things. can just imagine what the owners of highvalley were thinking looking down on us that night. cool memory!
I like fire..NOTHING beats fire!
Can you Believe The owners said we were a real quiet bunch all weekend?
Too Funny.. |
Debueller
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 02:20 pm: |
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Here is one for the belt lovers:
'06 Uly
1st belt failure: 7700 miles
2nd belt failure: 13,000 miles
3rd belt failure: 31,000 miles
I have owned MANY bikes with chains. I have NEVER had as many final drive failures as I've had with this one bike. I really love the bike, but is IMO, the acillies heel of the Ulyssess.
(Message edited by debueller on April 10, 2007) |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 02:28 pm: |
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31,000+ MILES on a 06!!
I've got some catching up to do!! |
Debueller
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 02:41 pm: |
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Acually 31K was at the last belt failure last fall.
Now it has over 36K on it.....
BTW, the damn thing still runs awesome! |
