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In my opening post I asked about belt drives. Are they expensive to replace, how well do they last? How do they compare with chain drives? My 1st choice would be shaft drive but will look at the overall picture.
Big Dave, I like the M90. Look fairly bulky tho'
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Not sure about the price of replacement belts for the HD, but I think the last pretty well, just don't like stones that much. I like the no oiling and virtually nil maintenance aspect too. Course a shaft would be sweet too.Originally Posted by awa355
As to the M90, I looked at them too, but couldn't get past the FUG UGLY headlight and cowling etc. Just looks so damn awful to me. Oh and I wanted mid controls, from memory the M90 is forward.
Hardcore Biker
shaft is the shiz
One bike I would have loved to have had a go on is the Moto Guzzi Nevada or California. not so many around though.
Still not too much wrong with the C50.
They call me Mr Fahrenheit
Yup, only a mother could love that headlight assembly.
Keep on chooglin'
I'm beached as!
There are belt drives and belt drives. The Buells and Sportsters are fairly easy to replace apparently, but I know from experience the HD touring bikes are a $1k repair because the belt lives under the primary.
My advice: get something shaft-driven.
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Nevada is nice but possibly a bit tight on legroom of you're tall. The Cali is just plain beautiful! As I could only have one bike to do everything, the C50T is the best bike I've ever known!
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Highway Biker
And don't forget about Triumph - in that size (800 - 900) the America and Speedmaster are worth considering (but I am biased!)
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FAaaaaark - glad I got a sporty!!There are belt drives and belt drives. The Buells and Sportsters are fairly easy to replace apparently, but I know from experience the HD touring bikes are a $1k repair because the belt lives under the primary.
My advice: get something shaft-driven.
Hardcore Biker
Get a harley... the M50 Boulevard is underpowered thats why I sold mine.
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Was talking to Trevor Hall at his bike shop in Te A yesterday. He knew of one Harley owner who got 80thou k's frm his belt, and another whos' belt drive was stuffed in 3 months.
I guess that with chain drive, you have a few more options when replacing equipment rolls around.
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The one advantage of chain is being able to alter the gearing easily to suit your personal preferences. My choice, especially since buying the C50T is to have shaft drive! I would never want anything other than shaft. There is a kit for converting the C50 to the C90 final drive which is very popular in the US.
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
One hell of a ride.
M90 goes and handles like a 'standard'.
One hell of a ride.
I'm happy with belt - but then when I broke one Erik's people sent me one 'with thanks'. Good to be BD :-)
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See, even BD can't stop a belt breaking...
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Hardcore Biker
3 months ago if you had said to me get a cruiser I would have said "yeah right" Now I own one - Suzi C50.
Does require a bit of a mindset change when riding,but in reality no big deal. I love cruising at about 80-90kph and this bike is ideal for me. More than happy with the torque on tap too. It actually gives me the time to slow down and smell the ruralness of NZ - a great stress reliever.
Obviously not everyones cup of tea but in hindsight I'm glad I took the 'plunge'. No regrets here!
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