Gear Set-Up? What's Yours?

Started by redneck-tek, September 10, 2011, 09:59:39 AM

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lragan

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September 19, 2011, 06:07:27 PM
Quote from: hootmon on September 19, 2011, 04:54:10 PM
That's the ONLY nice thing about a chain over a shaft!!!

Well, there are some who claim the chain drive is more efficient -- less power goes into heat, and more to the rear tire.  I think they are correct, but have no proof...
Lawrence
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hootmon

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September 19, 2011, 08:03:55 PM
Quote from: lragan on September 19, 2011, 06:07:27 PM
Quote from: hootmon on September 19, 2011, 04:54:10 PM
That's the ONLY nice thing about a chain over a shaft!!!

Well, there are some who claim the chain drive is more efficient -- less power goes into heat, and more to the rear tire.  I think they are correct, but have no proof...
I agree Lawrence, but I'd trade the added HP for a shaft drive any day
"accidents aren't predictable, don't be a DUMBASS" - MD Dan

Lurkin

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September 20, 2011, 10:51:09 AM
Don't forget if you are running an over-sized rear tire that you are effectively raising (numerically lowering) the gear ratio also.  Take this into account if your going to a smaller/bigger sprocket.
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