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11 Oct 2013 14:33 #609666
by Mike0416
An old bike is like a good woman. They both can make you very happy, but they need TLC to stay that way!
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Hey Folks,
I am new to KZR and new to "Old School" bikes. I have been a rider for nearly 25 years, but mostly sportbikes. As we grow older and life changes us we change our likes, so here I find myself in the middle of a Cafe Racer build.
I am building a little KZ 305 CSR and I am thinking about converting it over to chain drive. Any of you taken on that task? Is there any +s to making the change? Are there any +s to leaving it Belt Drive?
Thanks for the help,
Mike
I am new to KZR and new to "Old School" bikes. I have been a rider for nearly 25 years, but mostly sportbikes. As we grow older and life changes us we change our likes, so here I find myself in the middle of a Cafe Racer build.
I am building a little KZ 305 CSR and I am thinking about converting it over to chain drive. Any of you taken on that task? Is there any +s to making the change? Are there any +s to leaving it Belt Drive?
Thanks for the help,
Mike
An old bike is like a good woman. They both can make you very happy, but they need TLC to stay that way!
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11 Oct 2013 15:42 #609670
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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Hello, Mike, and WELCOME to KZr!
Some things coming to mind --
BELT is clean, efficient, quiet, smooth and durable, with low maintenance.
No lube fling-off on rear wheel, swing-arm, tire, fender, etc.
May be relatively expensive if ever needed to replace.
CHAIN accommodates ratio changes and extended swing-arms, but is nasty, and requires higher maintenance to run quiet and smooth, and remain efficient and durable.
Would consider keeping the belt, and spending the saved "change-over" money on more important stuff like whiskey and women.
Good Fortune!
Some things coming to mind --
BELT is clean, efficient, quiet, smooth and durable, with low maintenance.
No lube fling-off on rear wheel, swing-arm, tire, fender, etc.
May be relatively expensive if ever needed to replace.
CHAIN accommodates ratio changes and extended swing-arms, but is nasty, and requires higher maintenance to run quiet and smooth, and remain efficient and durable.
Would consider keeping the belt, and spending the saved "change-over" money on more important stuff like whiskey and women.
Good Fortune!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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11 Oct 2013 16:06 #609674
by Mike0416
An old bike is like a good woman. They both can make you very happy, but they need TLC to stay that way!
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Whiskey and Women sound like fun! Thanks for the info...
I will give it a try and let you know what happens! :evil:
I will give it a try and let you know what happens! :evil:
An old bike is like a good woman. They both can make you very happy, but they need TLC to stay that way!
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11 Oct 2013 17:03 #609678
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Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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Welcome from East Tennessee!!!
TennesseeZ Ed
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Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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