chain drive, belt drive, shaft drive

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chain drive, belt drive, shaft drive

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What are the pros and cons of these different drive systems and ultimatley which is the best and worst
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check this thread...
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can anyone give me just a quick straight up answer? or is it really more complicated than that?
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stephen85858585 wrote:can anyone give me just a quick straight up answer? or is it really more complicated than that?
chain is the best... it's what race bikes use. :wink:

if you won't accept this answer then it is more complicated than that.
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so if it`s the best why dont all bikes use chain drive then
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stephen85858585 wrote:so if it`s the best why dont all bikes use chain drive then
like i edited... if you won't accept that answer then it is more complicated than that. :wink:

there's no just straight up answer.
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It all depends on exactly what you want but....


It makes sod all difference. Seriously.
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#8 Unread post by t_bonee »

What he was getting at was there is another thread running at the exact same time running about the exact same question in a different forum on the board.

It doesn't matter, buy whatever bike you like, The final drive should not come into the equation. If you like the bike and it is comfortable for you, great. You will then deal with the maintenance of the final drive. If you love the bike then maintenance is a secondary issue.
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#9 Unread post by flw »

t_bonee wrote: It doesn't matter, buy whatever bike you like, The final drive should not come into the equation. If you like the bike and it is comfortable for you, great. You will then deal with the maintenance of the final drive. If you love the bike then maintenance is a secondary issue.
From reading this boards posts, it seems that most people are torn at the end before the buy of a bike. This is where it would make sense for things like options that are nice but not required, do make a difference in the end.
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#10 Unread post by Lion_Lady »

Asking "Which drive is best?" Is kind of like asking "Which TIRES are best?" or "Which helmet is best?"

It all depends on what you want: What fits your needs.

Chain drive is probably the most common. Requires regular lubrication (~500 mile intervals).

Belt drive is similar to chain, but VERY little maintenance is needed (no 500 mile interval oiling, etc.): Just a periodic check for damage and tension adjustment.

Shaft is generally found on the larger displacement engines because they are heavy.

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