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by WQFTruckster
Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:23 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: Shaft vs. Chain vs. Belt final drive
Replies: 25
Views: 44520

Do you find any issues offroading with the rocks poking through? Some Stroms were outfitted with belts aftermarket and reported this problem. So far it has not been a problem for me, but my off roading on the Uly is mostly limited to light gravel and dirt roads. Other Uly riders have pushed the Uly...
by WQFTruckster
Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: Shaft vs. Chain vs. Belt final drive
Replies: 25
Views: 44520

I love the belt drive on my Uly. Never have to clean it, oil it, adjust it or rebuild it. True, it can't be repaired like a chain, but, on a long trip a spare belt doesn't take up that much space in a side case. It is just as easy to change out as a chain. A modern belt should last just as long as a...
by WQFTruckster
Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Faired vs Naked - what is the reality with wind
Replies: 66
Views: 27078

But the chill only really bothers me in my hands well my fingers to be precise, I find my jacket and pants to always be sufficient. My Solution? I went out and bought some hand guards for my Shiver. The wind was scary at the beginning but I just pushed through it and got over my fears. Now I think ...
by WQFTruckster
Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from Middle TN!
Replies: 13
Views: 6562

Hello from Middle TN!

Hi guys, just stumbled upon this forum and thought I'd say hi. I've been riding on the street for about 3 years now (Suzuki SV650 and currently a Buell Ulysses) and rode dirt bikes and four-wheelers for many years before that.

Looking forward to some friendly conversation!