Why I like shafts

[Skyryder]

or don't put your fingers where they are not meant to be.

Not for the squemish. http://www.cbr600f4.com/secondary_pages/seajay.html

Skyryder

[Jackrat]

I liked the shaft on my GS850 because I didn't have to oil or adjust it.
But that's also a VERY good reason. :puke:

[John]

Sorry but "that'al teach em" - eh indy?

[zeRax]

heh, bet he said a bit more than 'whoops' after that

[gav]

He's not the first and he won't be the last.... :brick:

[Bonez]

He's not the first and he won't be the last.... :brick:Yeah, evolution at work. :weird:

[marty]

no different to idiot back yard mechanics running sand paper under a fan belt to stop it squeaking, or sticking your finger in a hole to align shims (makes me shiver just thinking about that one), or using a 3000psi brake press without the safety guard (how many brake press opearators have missing fingers?).

[zadok]

Hail the shafties. :motu:

[The Preacher]

Alright, we might loose out in HP with our driveshaft but it is a lot easier to maintain plus save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ over the years. :ride:

[bugjuice]

that's gonna sting...

[Motu]

(how many brake press opearators have missing fingers?).

My brother in law has NO fingers,they are all missing at the first joint....he can still ride a bike,roll a smoke,drink a beer....life is good. :weird:

[Suney]

bugger....

[XTC]

My brother in law has NO fingers,they are all missing at the first joint....he can still ride a bike,roll a smoke,drink a beer....life is good. :weird:
A lot easier to pick your nose with fingernails tho... :)

[FROSTY]

gotta love shaft drive--as for down on power well Yea compared to a well lubed chain--but compatred to a stuffed o ring chain......

[Rainbow Wizard]

My brother in law has NO fingers,they are all missing at the first joint....he can still ride a bike,roll a smoke,drink a beer....life is good. :weird:
I HAVE to use my tongue! :clap:

[Rainbow Wizard]

gotta love shaft drive--as for down on power well Yea compared to a well lubed chain--but compatred to a stuffed o ring chain......
He chose shaft drive because even though the power loss was 12% it was constant and reliable. According to his documented calculations a chain in perfect condition & adjustment looses just on 8% but goes up to 20% when worked hard & therefore loose. A worn one would probably consume more power. So he argues that the shaft was the better solution in the long run. As for belt drive... have you heard the tales of woe from Harley owners with rock chip holes in their belts, get one on the edge and it's goodbye 400 smackers! And that's progress??? :motu:

[Jamezo]

and here I was, expecting a jubilant testimony about you coming out of the closet.

how wrong I was... *grumblegrumblemisleadingthreadtitlesgrumblegrumbl e*

[speights_bud]

I guess one band-aid won't cut it this time.... :no:

[Bonez]

A lot easier to pick your nose with fingernails tho... :)Tis a bugga trying to do that with gloves on and a full face helmet though :wait: