When touring, i used to lube my chain every 500km or so.Chain Wax better to use than oil in my opinion and a great one to use is Maxima Chain wax as there is zero fling after it cured.
QUESTION:
How often do you guys lube the chain say in all fair weather riding?
Manual states every 300km (190miles). Really?
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How you like that belt drive?When touring, i used to lube my chain every 500km or so.
On the Bobber (when it had a chain >) i lubed it every 250/300km with Wurth PTFE chain lube.
I have done around 150km with the belt drive in mixed riding conditions.How you like that belt drive?
Oh how i wish you did, unfortunatley there is no way to stop the wear and tear on the link pivots and the torque on the Bobber is going to abuse the **** out of the chain, really trying to find somewhere to hide a scottoiler.Don't they have these new chains that are maintenance free....?
I'm also used to a belt drive after 52,000km on an FLHR Road King in the last 8 years; much better than a chain IMO.Wow Eisen, you fitted a belt drive to your Bobber? That's some serious customization. Did you describe the process on the forum anywhere? If not, some pics and discussion would be a **** good read.
I have a TBird right now and am thinking of moving to the Bobber. The TBird is just getting too big and heavy for me. But, the belt drive on it is excellent.
- P
The belt drive kit comes with a reinforcement piece for the chassis. Therefore the install has no detrimental effect. My mechanic verified the install before cutting and he was happy to do so. As a pedantic ex moto gp mechanic, he would not have done so if he thought there would be any negative effects.I'm also used to a belt drive after 52,000km on an FLHR Road King in the last 8 years; much better than a chain IMO.
However, fitting a belt drive to the bobber involves cutting a piece of the frame out just rear of the front chain sprocket, to fit the (endless) belt.
No idea what that would do to my warranty! Or the strength of the frame. So I'm staying with the chain.
I just use Dry Lube from Würth or PDL and spray a bit on every 3 or 4 tank-fills, and clean it maybe once a month.
This worked great when I had my 955i Daytona 12 years ago; chain lasted the whole time I had the bike; (ca. 35,000km/3 years) and no oil all over the back end.
Cheers!
mike
http://www.triumphbobberforum.com/f...-bobber-today/2098-belt-drive-conversion.htmlWow Eisen, you fitted a belt drive to your Bobber? That's some serious customization. Did you describe the process on the forum anywhere? If not, some pics and discussion would be a **** good read.
I have a TBird right now and am thinking of moving to the Bobber. The TBird is just getting too big and heavy for me. But, the belt drive on it is excellent.
- P
Fitting original or aftermarket accessories that are reversible, and conform with Triumph's recommendations and local traffic regulations, will not effect the warranty, potentially or otherwise. Cutting anything on the frame definitely will. My mechanic's/dealer's words. Ask the member/vendor here from Cinncinatti; he's a dealer.Everything you touch on your bike can potentially effect the warranty, so that was not a main concern.
I had the cha-ching, I'd do this in a heartbeat.The belt drive kit comes with a reinforcement piece for the chassis. Therefore the install has no detrimental effect. My mechanic verified the install before cutting and he was happy to do so. As a pedantic ex moto gp mechanic, he would not have done so if he thought there would be any negative effects.
Everything you touch on your bike can potentially effect the warranty, so that was not a main concern.
So far (over 2500km) - the belt has been nothing but a pleasure & I'm really glad I went ahead with the mod.