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jiltedjohn
PostPosted: 14 May 2015 22:00 
Interesting.... Always thought a chain would machine its way through an X1 swingarm, and its looking very close.
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PostPosted: 14 May 2015 22:13 
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On the land speed bikes, everyone has to use the old tubular S1/S2 swingarm or the chain will drag with a small rear sprocket. TM Designworks doesn't make a "slide and glide" kit for the Buell.

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That`s a lot of effort to make it look like a "bitsa".
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Love the frame, engine, tank colour scheme, brake set up. Not sure about the seat but that's down to personal taste. But i'll never understand why anyone would change from a belt drive to a chain. If i could change my speed triple to a belt drive i'd do it tomorrow. It's easier on the transmission, quieter and cleaner. A belt wins every time. :yup:
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I'd like a belt drive on my SP-2

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PostPosted: 15 May 2015 09:28 
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Is it preferable to have one's toe/finger/penis/pet* caught in a rotating chain drive (where it will most likely be severed instantly) or a belt system (where it will be flensed for a while)?
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PostPosted: 15 May 2015 10:40 
DaveH wrote:
Love the frame, engine, tank colour scheme, brake set up. Not sure about the seat but that's down to personal taste. But i'll never understand why anyone would change from a belt drive to a chain. :yup:


:yt: - 100% agree - great job :clap: :clap: .......but the front light, rear end - chain drive and rear sprocket look out of place ...........but there again it's down to personal taste and it's not the Buell traditional look we are are used to (and love :D )
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Just for info on the chain.... it has an adjustable height roller to prevent slap against s/arm bracket. Early days but inspection after a few miles shows nil contact.


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Lights remind me of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffp-NLQlXd0 Had some on my ducati, had them switched so only one was on during the day. Are you staying with the original silencer?
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TOPGUMM wrote:
Lights remind me of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffp-NLQlXd0 Had some on my ducati,



:run: :run: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Rik.......If my pecker hung low enough to get caught in either a chain or pulley set up i wouldn't have been a maintenance engineer.....no way :hehe:
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Pash, is that my SP2? You know, for the track :D

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Rizoma reservoir is a nice touch :yup: Lovely - but don't like the chain, sorry :(

Obviously a lot of work gone into it :yup: Nice job.

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t965m wrote:
Pash, is that my SP2? You know, for the track :D

Yes

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