Chains vs belts. Who wins the fight?

Started by Travman, May 09, 2008, 05:28:58 AM

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NAKID

Quote from: elTristo on May 10, 2008, 01:55:28 PM
I'm not even aware of any such thoughts by them, I think this was just a random foray into curiosity.

See here http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=1245.0
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eltristo

I remember reading that, I just didn't take "for Ducati" as in literally for the company directly.  My mistake.
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madmax178

I won't purchase another ducati with a chain drive, have to be a belt.  End of story.
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Speedbag

My '06 Street Rod was/is my first belt-driven bike. I absolutely love it, no regrets there.

However, if I were to do any hardcore drag racing with any bike, chain is the only way to go. I've seen many a final drive belt get stripped of its teeth on the starting line.
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5lv

If Ducati went to a belt, it would cost a $1,000, need replacing every two years, and need a $10,000 tool to set the tension.

LA

I grew up on shaft drive BMWs and thought they were the real deal.

Chains are more efficient than shafts and are so damn reliable and easy now.  Add to that the SSSA Ducs don't need to be aligned.  I adjust my chain maybe once in 15,000 mi.

No reason to go to belts really and changing gear ratios is cake with a quick change carrier.  Changing ratios with a  belt would be spensive.

LA
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psycledelic

Quote from: 5lv on August 04, 2009, 06:48:17 PM
If Ducati went to a belt, it would cost a $1,000, need replacing every two years, and need a $10,000 tool to set the tension.

And don't forget, would have to be ordered from Italy with a two to three week turn around.
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