I was speaking to Chopper Steve with V-Mod today regarding my 240 rear wheel conversion.

I know what is presently available:

1. (Eurocompontents) http://eurocomponentsusa.com/vr_2406.html

I cannot use this set up because of the narrow 1 1/8" belt. When I get the RWHP that I want, it will eat up that tiny belt.

2. (Rick's) http://www.ricks-motorcycles.de/engl/indexsec.htm

I do not like the POLISHED aluminum wheels with all of those bolts. Also I do not want the rear wheel out of centerline. (Kaz, I know it works fine but I want the rear wheel in the centerline) Also the Billet swing arm they offer at almost $3000 is a bit costly and I still have a belt driven V-Rod.

When speaking to Chopper Steve he indicated that once you go beyond approx. 150 RWHP the belt dive will not work and a chain drive is needed. He also indicated that the stock swingarm could be used if I go with a chain drive.

NOW to my question;

What are the negatives with a chain drive?

This post is not intended to slam anyone that has any of the above mentioned setups.

"Thank You In Advance"

Frank

1) You have to listen to Kaz talk about how HIS was the FIRST chain driven V-Rod!:goof

Mike

no not a chain drive Frank....noisey...ugly....dirty...maintenance

Actually Kevin (other forum) had a chain drive LONG before Kaz did.

The disadvantages as I see them are noise, and grease on everything.

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John

Mike,
Do me a Favor and Chill out!
John,
Kevin switched back to a belt and 28t .
You are right though is does make a Mess!:mad:

Kaz,

At what RWHP do you feel a chain drive is needed.

I wouldn't feel safe after 140-150RWHP.NOS is instant and it makes a TON of Torque!Maybe NA or SC'd it wouldn't be as Violent of a Hit ,but for my set up it was a MUST!:cool:

Kaz,

Thanks for the info.