Some of us out there prefer a little more mayhem than others. One simply way to increase that mayhem on your bike for high-horsepower applications is to convert your belt drive into a chain drive. We have chain conversion kits for Harley-Davidson Sportster. Included in these kits are the chain, transmission sprocket, rear sprocket, and sprocket spacer as well as any mounting hardware. Don't see what you need? Feel free to visit our contact us page to reach out to us! We would love to help. Show Italian firm reveals belt drive conversion kit of the latest generation 2016 Triumph Street Twin model. Although the new generation 2016 Triumph Street Twin model is still a very new bike in the market, it hasn’t hampered specialist Italian accessories brand Free Spirits from preparing a belt drive conversion kit for the modern classic bike. The kit consists of a 65-teeth alloy steel pulley that is complemented by a 27-teeth nickel-plated front sprocket and both are bound together using a 126-teeth belt. However, unlike other kits, the Free Spirits belt conversion kit for the 2016 Triumph Street Twin will require some skills and technical know-how to install. The Italian accessories manufacturer warned customers about the conversion kit not being a bolt-on operation. Instead, installation will require an irreversible modification to combat clearance-related issues when fitting the kit. Specifically, users are required to shave off a protrusion on the gearbox in order to complete the conversion. Also redundant here is the original chain guard component, but Free Spirits have designed and manufactured a replacement part that is available through their online shop and is sold separately from this conversion kit. Nevertheless, the Free Spirits belt drive conversion looks set to offer owners of the 2016 Triumph Street Twin with the drive-type’s typical perks. Belt drives on motorcycles are much easier and cost less to maintain. Free Spirits also assured that the conversion kit’s ratio is identical to the original chain setup, meaning that riding a Street Twin with this conversion fitted would not feel different than the original bike’s chain drive setup. The Free Spirits belt drive conversion kit for the Triumph Street Twin is priced at €718 and is available for purchase online via this link: Free Spirits E-Shop. Sources: Free Spirits via AutoEvolution --Ads--
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Previous articleMotoGP: Marquez’ rodeo in Texas Next articleThe posh commuter – Vespa GTS 150 Super 3v i.e. review Keshy Dhillon Co-founder of Bikes Republic and a motoring journalist by night. He is a self described enthusiasts with a passion for speed but instead rides a Harley and a J300. A man of contradictions, he is just as passionate about time off in the quiets as he is about trail braking into turn one at Sepang Circuit on two or four wheels. Can I convert my bike from chain to belt drive?Generally no, for the simple reason that unlike chains belts are continuous and can't be split, so belt drive bikes need a split chain or seat stay, or a removable dropout.
Can you convert a chain drive to belt drive?With the help of a skilled professional, you can switch from a chain drive to a belt drive motor if you need to keep the noise down. Alternatively, you can install a chain drive if your garage door is wider and heavier than the standard sizes.
Is chain drive better than belt drive motorcycle?Despite all those negatives, chain and sprockets are the most efficient at transmitting power, with only 1 – 4 % transmission loss. That's significantly less than belt drives, and a no-contest as compared to the heavy losses incurred by shaft drives.
Why would you use a belt drive instead of a chain drive?Another advantage of the belt drive is that it requires fewer adjustments and is quieter, cleaner, and runs more smoothly compared to the chain drive. This type of drive doesn't require lubrication, which can be considered as an added cost to a machine's maintenance.
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