Chains probably most efficient, but messy and lots of maintenance. Belts cleaner and last a long time, but if a stick, stones, or even a lot of mud gets thrown up into one, it'll break. Great if totally enclosed. I used to have a V65 Magna with a shaft drive. The most care free riding I ever did. If I could buy a new one today, I would. That v4 engine rocked.
They may be less efficient but I would always pick a shaft drive bike over chain any day, used to have a cb500 went through chains and sprocket every 14-16000, been running a st1300 since 2003 , oil change in the wheel every major , regular maintenance on the bike 100,3000 miles later zero. Issues it just goes and goes and goes I love it where’s my friend runs a 11kw zero sr and has had 3 belts in 40,000 miles speed bumps , pot holes , belts are not ev bike friendly that’s for sure
Hi I am rebuilding a suzuki gs750 i would like to do a wider wheel at the back does anyone know how I can make my drive shaft wider Hope to hear from some thanks Dieter
So I am driving a 1982 Honda GL 500 silver wing and the driveshaft has for lack of a better term a big spring at one end and I was wondering what your opinion of that is I can only assume it is to take up the shock when shifting gears
I just bought a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 750cc with a drive shaft an its still got plenty of torque an power i love it i love drive shaft motorcycles because you dont have to mess with oiling the chain or making sure the belt is tight an shit like that
Hmmm. Sounds great but for some reason my c50 boulevard at 17100miles something in the gears or shaft broke. This was recent havent tore it apart yet we thought it was the clutch. Why after 17k did my transmission fail ?
hey did u ever find out what happened to your shaft? or did u get it fixed, i got the same bike at 15k, i hope nothing happens to my transmission at 17k
well what can I say really enjoyed your programme, I have the opertuneity of buying a Suzuki 1994 vx 800 cc shaft drive it has only done 11000 miles and I really fancy it the price is reasonable, I am 80years old and also have a Royal Enfield Interceptor 2019 which I love to bits, but this would be a diffrent ride experiance, what do you think??? Regards Bryan M
Does lowering a bike that has a driveshaft ruin the final drive? Or does the front suspension have to be lowered to maintain the original angle of the final drive?
I want to know for a faster bike (honda vtx 1300) if you're trying to get more speed out the bike, is there a aftermarket drive shaft or is honda stock good enough even if I increase the hp?
I've been searching for what parts. Meaning washers are spacers that go on the rear axle bolt. I know this is not the video to ask this specific question like this but I'm having a hard time and I can't find what I'm looking for maybe you can help me. Thanks in advance
Will you please make a video on how to convert from driveshaft to change Drive? Apparently there are no videos anywhere on it which is kind of mind-boggling considering you lose 20% or more of the power to the back wheel with shaft drive as opposed to only 3% with a chain. By doing this procedure you can increase your power to your back wheel from anywhere from about 20 to 30%. Would make one hell of a video!
Sorry for the delay Ob1! I will try to put a video out on this, but it will be hard to do without having a bike that I want to convert hahaha. I usually tell people if they want the power and want a chain drive to just get a chain driven bike, the process of converting from a shaft to a chain can be a pain in the ass. If the rider is a good mechanic it's not too bad, but most of my viewers will not want to attempt it hahaha. That being said I will put it on the list, and I will try to make this video!
Ive got an 04 vstar 1100. Runs great, but i started hearing a rattling from the drive shaft area where it connects to the rear motor. It turns out, the outer pipe that covers/incases the actual drive shaft itself has come loose. So now the pipe just rattles as the drive shaft turns. How easy is this to fix? Anyone...?
For someone who is mechanically inclined it's not too much of a nightmare, you'll have to determine if the stock shaft tube can be re-attached or re-secured or if youll need a new one. If you can get your hands on the service manual and you're comfortable working on your bike you SHOULD be able to do this yourself, if not then it should not be an expensive job for a decent motorcycle mechanic...assuming they can get a replacement tube IF it's even needed.
The exact same thing happen to mine thats what lead me to this video . The outside tube cam lose and I was trying to see how bad that was . Thanks for the question and Thanks for the Answer. ✊✊
Probably a Lil late on this but if the splines in there are not greased properly long story short bought a used bike and now it's really making a funny noise and I just changed the gear oil I'm not sure if it could be from not being greased properly or if the u joint in there is bad I'm stuck
Well I have had a really, really bad chain fail me before, but I have honestly never had a belt or drive shaft lock up a rear wheel. I think in a rear wheel lock up failure there is usually going to be a massive maintenance issue involved, but even when I had a chain fail it didn't lock up the rear wheel, I snapped a link and the chain just fell off the bike hahaha...I would imagine the shaft would be worst in that situation since it is a solid gear/gear device, but like I said I have not experienced that myself.
ive got a shaft drive, yamaha dragstar. i m soon to upgrade so im tossing up to a belt drive but im always hearing bad stories. then my mates belt on his sporty broke in the middle of fucking no where, and this kinda puts me off lol.
Awesome choice if you want a mid-size cruiser that is almost impossible to kill haha, it will do what you ask without being super fancy or fast, if it's comfy and you just want to ride without much to worry about then it's great!
Alex do you have any knowledge of anybody putting a 280 or 300 series tire on a Honda Valkyrie having trouble finding anybody that could build the swing arm and is there any chance I can turn my drive shaft into a chain drive?
Much, much better off just getting a different bike that comes with the drive system you prefer. The final drive and be changed, like shaft to belt or whatever, but it is not easy and you will likely come out better (and cheaper) just getting a bike that has the final drive system you like better!
Not sure I understand the question? Each manufacturer and each bike has their own system for attaching the shaft at each end, some use traditional hubs and gear driven designs and some use crazy flex systems like BMW
Hmmm, that's intriguing! Sort of along the lines of what yamaha and BMW do with the shafts on their performance sport touring stuff but even more sport oriented?
@@AlexSimmons11c look at slip joint tech on old truck drive shafts and a www.alibaba.com/product-detail/12V-24v-electric-mini-linear-actuator_60698767370.html?mark=google_shopping&src=sem_ggl&mark=shopping&cmpgn=1674923663&adgrp=67939112314&locintrst=&locphyscl=9051557&ntwrk=g&device=c&dvcmdl=&position=&pla_adtype=pla&pla_mrctid=254753516&pla_channel=online&pla_prdid=60698767370&pla_country=US&pla_lang=en&pla_group=293946777986&pla_localcode=&gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFapnL4no3qXJORLbdOBzlV9c3T3N7e4DaybhjPueKAL4K_ShVgTLQu4xoC9yYQAvD_BwE#shopping-ads you might just had a million dollar idea
I have a 650 v-star and had to replace my final drive spline....these are notorious for breaking because they dry out quickly, not life long, you need to grease them at every tire change. Replacement is $1500.
Can I lower my Yamaha 750 that has a driveshaft? it's sitting on 11 1/2" shocks now and I have about 5" of clearance wheel to fender. Would dropping it to 8 1/2" shocks be to drastic?
Most bikes with a shaft have enough flex in the front connection so that they can be lowered, for examply I have seen many vstar 650 models lowered. If you stick with lowering 1-2 inches you SHOULD be ok, so long as your shocks are strong enough to handle your weight so that the reduced clearance doesn't cause an unsafe condition.
@@AlexSimmons11c Kool thanx man I had the same feeling about that. I'm not a heavy guy so I know clearance will be good, my concern was function of the driveshaft. It seems possible but I just wanted some feedback thanx again...
I've never seen anyone even attempt to do that, so to be honest I'm not sure if that would work. I mean I don't see what it "wouldn't" work...but I have never once seen it done.
It can be, to be honest I’ve never seen a suspension swap on that bike so you’d have to refer to specs in the service manual for it to see if they lost the tolerance either direction, if that fails you’ll need the advice of a competent mechanic familiar with that model. I know usually 2 inches won’t kill it, but some bikes don’t have much tolerance for changing that
On most motorcycles you can get away with putting the bike in neutral in order to do this, but there are some bikes that will still suffer damage if you don't disconnect. It will depend on the model of motorcycle and the speeds at which you plan to tow, usually just easier to use a small trailer and get both wheels off the ground. But most motorcycles can be towed in neutral without suffering damage.
it is possible, but it will be a lot of work to convert, and in that small of a bike the drive shaft will also sap quite a bit of the usable power, which is why most bikes under 650cc or so do not utilize shafts. Most anyway.
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing your knowledge on TH-cam. I am looking to buy a Suzuki Boulevard C50T and have been researching on the bike. I have owned a Honda Crosstourer with a drive shaft and liked it. However, I have read a lot about the Boulevards drive shaft failing. Do you know much about this problem.
Hi Chris, I have put a lot of miles on Boulevards over the years, the C50, C90, and 109 series bikes and have never seen a shaft go out...I mean I'm sure it is possible as it is for any mechanical part to fail...but after years of riding and selling those bikes I have literally never seen a shaft fail on one so...I would NOT say it was a common issue...
I am considering to put a water cooled shaft drive bike engine etc in a '53 Austin A40. You know, something from a bike salvage place. I'll be checking in to see if you have any more on them. THANKS!
They are reliable and fine, no big issues that I am aware of. I think it saps a decent little chunk of the 650s available power, but is a solid reliable drive system on that bike.
Hi Alex...great video, thanks. I just acquired an '81 Suzuki GS650G and the previous owner said 2nd gear was slipping. Is this a shaft replacement or a differential job? Impossible to say, I know, without seeing it but wondering where to start. Thanks!
I have a 2002 Yamaha vstar 1100 and I got alot of whining on deceleration but goes away when there's a load. Is it something in my final drive you think?
Hi. I'm thinking of buying a bike and I'm between the triumph street scrambler or T100 and the moto guzzi v7 special. for me the guzzi has a strong point that is the transmission by drive shaft besides being air cooled which always reduces the cost of the maintenances. (i think) In triumph there is the inconvenience of being drive chain and for me that rides almost every day for work to have to stretch the chain and lubricate from time to time it bores me. What do you think about this point?
Dude, buy the guzzi. Almost zero maintance and it's awesome. I have a v7 racer. 8k and counting. Zero issues. They're amazing bikes. Hand built by real dudes in Italy.
I'd like to know the best way to change one to another, like drive shaft to chain. Why? Well I'm making a bike from scratch and the engine I want to use is the VTX1300. Why that one? My budget is limited and I can get one of those for very cheap compared to others
I would imagine they used the same shaft itself but probably a different rear hub etc., would have to look it up in a Yamaha parts list thought to be sure!
I’d it possible to convert a shaft to a chain I have a 2001 Vulcan 1500 and need to get more ummmm out it and don’t really like the shaft but for 1500 I couldn’t pass it up...
@burningfeet 53 clearly you don't know how. Apparently you have to split the engine to get it out. Anyway I found a way to fix the shaft without removing it and it has held up fine ever since.
Chains or belts are ok if they are enclosed. Manufacturers did that years ago, but stopped doing it because it was an added expense in a competitive market. Drive shafts are torquey and they can throw your bike over if you are not ready for it. Power loss? Bikes are ridiculously powered these days and people falsely claim big power losses. Not! Those gears will last far longer than your chain or pulleys because they are enclosed and lubricated. Drive shaft systems are expensive compared to the other options and that is why you don’t see more of them. The more expensive bikes carry them. Huh!
The only negative thing to a driveshaft is the inability to customize the gearing and more expensive, that's it. Weight, power transfer, whatever nonsense are nit-picking. Chains are on bikes because they are cheap and easy to customize. Also, from a accounting standpoint chains are more than adequate for most people who buy bikes because they rarely put enough miles on to reach the end of a chain or belts lifetime.
Chains probably most efficient, but messy and lots of maintenance. Belts cleaner and last a long time, but if a stick, stones, or even a lot of mud gets thrown up into one, it'll break. Great if totally enclosed. I used to have a V65 Magna with a shaft drive. The most care free riding I ever did. If I could buy a new one today, I would. That v4 engine rocked.
Got a 2001 Suzuki Valcan runs great but yesterday it go in gear but don’t move it was riding great
They may be less efficient but I would always pick a shaft drive bike over chain any day, used to have a cb500 went through chains and sprocket every 14-16000, been running a st1300 since 2003 , oil change in the wheel every major , regular maintenance on the bike 100,3000 miles later zero. Issues it just goes and goes and goes I love it where’s my friend runs a 11kw zero sr and has had 3 belts in 40,000 miles speed bumps , pot holes , belts are not ev bike friendly that’s for sure
Can you do a video on the new 2023 Honda Fury driveshaft. Mine seems to get stuck in neutral when going from 1st to 2nd
Hi I am rebuilding a suzuki gs750 i would like to do a wider wheel at the back does anyone know how I can make my drive shaft wider
Hope to hear from some thanks
Dieter
Hi Alex thanks for sharing do you nold if the Yamaha v star 1100 has a recall on the drive shaft.
So I am driving a 1982 Honda GL 500 silver wing and the driveshaft has for lack of a better term a big spring at one end and I was wondering what your opinion of that is I can only assume it is to take up the shock when shifting gears
I just bought a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 750cc with a drive shaft an its still got plenty of torque an power i love it i love drive shaft motorcycles because you dont have to mess with oiling the chain or making sure the belt is tight an shit like that
Great stuff man
Is it safe to change the 17.5” rear shock on my ‘84 Honda SABRE Vf700s, to a 13” rear shock from a 1200 sportster? Will it affect the driveshaft?
Not a big deal. 17.5 is too long sometimes. 13" is the standard size for a rear shock.
Go for it. Good luck
Hmmm. Sounds great but for some reason my c50 boulevard at 17100miles something in the gears or shaft broke. This was recent havent tore it apart yet we thought it was the clutch. Why after 17k did my transmission fail ?
hey did u ever find out what happened to your shaft? or did u get it fixed, i got the same bike at 15k, i hope nothing happens to my transmission at 17k
well what can I say really enjoyed your programme, I have the opertuneity of buying a Suzuki 1994 vx 800 cc shaft drive it has only done 11000 miles and I really fancy it the price is reasonable, I am 80years old and also have a Royal Enfield Interceptor 2019 which I love to bits, but this would be a diffrent ride experiance, what do you think??? Regards Bryan M
Does lowering a bike that has a driveshaft ruin the final drive? Or does the front suspension have to be lowered to maintain the original angle of the final drive?
I want to know for a faster bike (honda vtx 1300) if you're trying to get more speed out the bike, is there a aftermarket drive shaft or is honda stock good enough even if I increase the hp?
I have a 82 Honda silver wing. Low mileage but lots of drag when slowing down. It’s like it isn’t able to free wheel. Could that be the shaft drive?
Does my drive shaft have a joint on the front??, On 2000suzuki intruder vs 1400??, What weight oil I put in rear differential, Thanks
Your opinion on Honda 1300R VTX Drive shaft
I've been searching for what parts. Meaning washers are spacers that go on the rear axle bolt. I know this is not the video to ask this specific question like this but I'm having a hard time and I can't find what I'm looking for maybe you can help me. Thanks in advance
2003 Yamaha v Star 1100 shaft drive
Will you please make a video on how to convert from driveshaft to change Drive? Apparently there are no videos anywhere on it which is kind of mind-boggling considering you lose 20% or more of the power to the back wheel with shaft drive as opposed to only 3% with a chain. By doing this procedure you can increase your power to your back wheel from anywhere from about 20 to 30%. Would make one hell of a video!
Sorry for the delay Ob1! I will try to put a video out on this, but it will be hard to do without having a bike that I want to convert hahaha. I usually tell people if they want the power and want a chain drive to just get a chain driven bike, the process of converting from a shaft to a chain can be a pain in the ass. If the rider is a good mechanic it's not too bad, but most of my viewers will not want to attempt it hahaha.
That being said I will put it on the list, and I will try to make this video!
@@AlexSimmons11c hell yes! Thank you!
@@AlexSimmons11c any video yet on this yet?
How about the drive shaft on a 1100 vstar how good is that system for longevity?
Ive got an 04 vstar 1100. Runs great, but i started hearing a rattling from the drive shaft area where it connects to the rear motor. It turns out, the outer pipe that covers/incases the actual drive shaft itself has come loose. So now the pipe just rattles as the drive shaft turns. How easy is this to fix? Anyone...?
For someone who is mechanically inclined it's not too much of a nightmare, you'll have to determine if the stock shaft tube can be re-attached or re-secured or if youll need a new one. If you can get your hands on the service manual and you're comfortable working on your bike you SHOULD be able to do this yourself, if not then it should not be an expensive job for a decent motorcycle mechanic...assuming they can get a replacement tube IF it's even needed.
The exact same thing happen to mine thats what lead me to this video . The outside tube cam lose and I was trying to see how bad that was . Thanks for the question and Thanks for the Answer. ✊✊
Probably a Lil late on this but if the splines in there are not greased properly long story short bought a used bike and now it's really making a funny noise and I just changed the gear oil I'm not sure if it could be from not being greased properly or if the u joint in there is bad I'm stuck
The second half of the video is exactly what you said in the first half of the video.
Chain vs Belt vs Driveshaft. In rear wheel lock up failure situations?
Well I have had a really, really bad chain fail me before, but I have honestly never had a belt or drive shaft lock up a rear wheel. I think in a rear wheel lock up failure there is usually going to be a massive maintenance issue involved, but even when I had a chain fail it didn't lock up the rear wheel, I snapped a link and the chain just fell off the bike hahaha...I would imagine the shaft would be worst in that situation since it is a solid gear/gear device, but like I said I have not experienced that myself.
ive got a shaft drive, yamaha dragstar. i m soon to upgrade so im tossing up to a belt drive but im always hearing bad stories. then my mates belt on his sporty broke in the middle of fucking no where, and this kinda puts me off lol.
2015 honda shadow 750 phantom. What you think bro?
Awesome choice if you want a mid-size cruiser that is almost impossible to kill haha, it will do what you ask without being super fancy or fast, if it's comfy and you just want to ride without much to worry about then it's great!
That bike will outlive the owner in most cases
Alex do you have any knowledge of anybody putting a 280 or 300 series tire on a Honda Valkyrie having trouble finding anybody that could build the swing arm and is there any chance I can turn my drive shaft into a chain drive?
I got a 06 vstar 650. Its been a great bike
I am thinking of getting a vstar650.Would you recommend a new one?Thanks..
I just want to know how or if you can change or swap shaft to belt
Much, much better off just getting a different bike that comes with the drive system you prefer. The final drive and be changed, like shaft to belt or whatever, but it is not easy and you will likely come out better (and cheaper) just getting a bike that has the final drive system you like better!
I have 1999 Zusuki intruder all the gears engage but the bike won’t move in any of them what Could it be
How do you like up the drive shaft to the u joint?
Not sure I understand the question? Each manufacturer and each bike has their own system for attaching the shaft at each end, some use traditional hubs and gear driven designs and some use crazy flex systems like BMW
I got a idea to built a street bike that has a extending and retracting rear shaft
Hmmm, that's intriguing! Sort of along the lines of what yamaha and BMW do with the shafts on their performance sport touring stuff but even more sport oriented?
@@AlexSimmons11c look at slip joint tech on old truck drive shafts and a www.alibaba.com/product-detail/12V-24v-electric-mini-linear-actuator_60698767370.html?mark=google_shopping&src=sem_ggl&mark=shopping&cmpgn=1674923663&adgrp=67939112314&locintrst=&locphyscl=9051557&ntwrk=g&device=c&dvcmdl=&position=&pla_adtype=pla&pla_mrctid=254753516&pla_channel=online&pla_prdid=60698767370&pla_country=US&pla_lang=en&pla_group=293946777986&pla_localcode=&gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFapnL4no3qXJORLbdOBzlV9c3T3N7e4DaybhjPueKAL4K_ShVgTLQu4xoC9yYQAvD_BwE#shopping-ads you might just had a million dollar idea
I have a 650 v-star and had to replace my final drive spline....these are notorious for breaking because they dry out quickly, not life long, you need to grease them at every tire change. Replacement is $1500.
" Notorious for breaking". ' Dry out quickly" Whoever told you than nonsense has no idea how to lube a final drive.
85 Yamaha virago 1000 limited edition. Information or thoughts? Type of drive shaft?
What do you think about the 2000-2007 Honda shadow 1100 are they sturdy with the drive shafts
Can I lower my Yamaha 750 that has a driveshaft? it's sitting on 11 1/2" shocks now and I have about 5" of clearance wheel to fender. Would dropping it to 8 1/2" shocks be to drastic?
Most bikes with a shaft have enough flex in the front connection so that they can be lowered, for examply I have seen many vstar 650 models lowered. If you stick with lowering 1-2 inches you SHOULD be ok, so long as your shocks are strong enough to handle your weight so that the reduced clearance doesn't cause an unsafe condition.
@@AlexSimmons11c Kool thanx man I had the same feeling about that. I'm not a heavy guy so I know clearance will be good, my concern was function of the driveshaft. It seems possible but I just wanted some feedback thanx again...
@@AlexSimmons11c thanx for the video post as well
honda st 1100? worth the 300 bucks with 21k miles? do they ride out well? thank you for reading and your time.
Can you put a jockey shifter on a drive shaft motorcycle , I can't find any videos
I've never seen anyone even attempt to do that, so to be honest I'm not sure if that would work. I mean I don't see what it "wouldn't" work...but I have never once seen it done.
I was looking to raise the rear shocks on an xj750 from 12" shocks to 14" shocks is this going to be a problem with the angle on the x joint
It can be, to be honest I’ve never seen a suspension swap on that bike so you’d have to refer to specs in the service manual for it to see if they lost the tolerance either direction, if that fails you’ll need the advice of a competent mechanic familiar with that model. I know usually 2 inches won’t kill it, but some bikes don’t have much tolerance for changing that
95 Suzuki intruder 1400 drive shaft is it a pivot or standard?.
? , do I need to remove the drive shaft, to tow my bike with a front tire receiver hitch.
On most motorcycles you can get away with putting the bike in neutral in order to do this, but there are some bikes that will still suffer damage if you don't disconnect. It will depend on the model of motorcycle and the speeds at which you plan to tow, usually just easier to use a small trailer and get both wheels off the ground. But most motorcycles can be towed in neutral without suffering damage.
Thanks for sharing your input on this. I know I've disconnected drive lines in the pass on cars. I will most likely put it on a small trailer.
Is it possible to change shaft instead of chain in 350 cc bike?
it is possible, but it will be a lot of work to convert, and in that small of a bike the drive shaft will also sap quite a bit of the usable power, which is why most bikes under 650cc or so do not utilize shafts. Most anyway.
@@AlexSimmons11c thanks for guidance... appreciated
How do you change out the sher pin in 1992 Suzuki GS1100GL drive shaft ?
Did he mention in his last video that he covered chains and belt drive's?
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing your knowledge on TH-cam. I am looking to buy a Suzuki Boulevard C50T and have been researching on the bike. I have owned a Honda Crosstourer with a drive shaft and liked it. However, I have read a lot about the Boulevards drive shaft failing. Do you know much about this problem.
Hi Chris, I have put a lot of miles on Boulevards over the years, the C50, C90, and 109 series bikes and have never seen a shaft go out...I mean I'm sure it is possible as it is for any mechanical part to fail...but after years of riding and selling those bikes I have literally never seen a shaft fail on one so...I would NOT say it was a common issue...
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Do you think a 1100 CC's will fit in the frame of a V-Star 650
How's the shaft on a 1985 honda shadow vt500c?
how often do you service 2000 vstar 650 shaft ane lube
Once in 5 years
I am considering to put a water cooled shaft drive bike engine etc in a '53 Austin A40. You know, something from a bike salvage place. I'll be checking in to see if you have any more on them. THANKS!
Any idea how the drive shaft on a Vstar 650 is ?
They are reliable and fine, no big issues that I am aware of. I think it saps a decent little chunk of the 650s available power, but is a solid reliable drive system on that bike.
Can i put a1980 gs 1000g moter on a 1987 1400 intruder drive shaft frame
My gs is drive shaft you think i could make it work
Hi Alex...great video, thanks. I just acquired an '81 Suzuki GS650G and the previous owner said 2nd gear was slipping. Is this a shaft replacement or a differential job? Impossible to say, I know, without seeing it but wondering where to start. Thanks!
I got this old 86 Yamaha shaft drive engine complete with wiring harness and I want to put it in a go kart but need to convert shaft to chain
Looking at a Kawasaki 1500 with drive shaft .This a good bike
Vulcan 1500 models are tough as nails in my experience!
What makes my 2001 Suzuki Valusia boulevard intruder 800 feel like someone big is riding with me and trying to tip it over?
Lol, this video was hilarious. You see a drive shaft bike means that it uses a drive shaft to turn the back tire. End of video 😆
What does it sound like if your shaft gets bent?
Thoughts on Suzuki C50?
i got an 07 C50 now at 15k miles, still running good, i don't force the transmission too much, i usually keep it under 70mph
In terms of how long they last. What kind of milage does one get from a shaft driven bike? Does it last 10,000 miles 50,000 miles?
From what I've read (and as Alex says), if they're looked after they should last the life of the bike.
Change the oil every ten thousand miles.
I have a 2002 Yamaha vstar 1100 and I got alot of whining on deceleration but goes away when there's a load. Is it something in my final drive you think?
Hi. I'm thinking of buying a bike and I'm between the triumph street scrambler or T100 and the moto guzzi v7 special. for me the guzzi has a strong point that is the transmission by drive shaft besides being air cooled which always reduces the cost of the maintenances. (i think)
In triumph there is the inconvenience of being drive chain and for me that rides almost every day for work to have to stretch the chain and lubricate from time to time it bores me.
What do you think about this point?
Dude, buy the guzzi. Almost zero maintance and it's awesome. I have a v7 racer. 8k and counting. Zero issues. They're amazing bikes. Hand built by real dudes in Italy.
Im looking at a 1985 honda magna 700cc and it has a drive shaft can you tell me anthing i might want to know
Honda ST 1300, i seem to have a lot of drive line play. not smooth to drive in slow traffic
How do you remove middle drive shaft
Can you push start a bike that has a drive shaft
why is the shiny chrome piece on top of my final drive on rear tire leaking gear oil? doesn't appear to come off . v star 1100 classic 07
Can I convert my chane drive Harley to a drive shaft?
I'd like to know the best way to change one to another, like drive shaft to chain. Why? Well I'm making a bike from scratch and the engine I want to use is the VTX1300. Why that one? My budget is limited and I can get one of those for very cheap compared to others
removed tire now ? when hooking back up all bolts tighten is there supposed to be a gap on hub.
Does a vstar 650 fit a vstar 1100?
In regards to drive shaft
I would imagine they used the same shaft itself but probably a different rear hub etc., would have to look it up in a Yamaha parts list thought to be sure!
Should a drive shaft have any play not meaning back and thorth, I'm meaning u can wiggle it a little bit
You're on a roll!
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what are your thoughts on the 2019 honda shadow phantom? for a beginner bike. let me know if you recommend any other
Is there supposed to be any play in a driveshaft?
Honest question can u convert a drive shaft to chain??
If a bike with a drive shafts hit from behind how bads the residual affect on the gearbox and engine?
Shervin S good question.
You think about rider first
I’d it possible to convert a shaft to a chain I have a 2001 Vulcan 1500 and need to get more ummmm out it and don’t really like the shaft but for 1500 I couldn’t pass it up...
most motors you might as well swap. the drive parts are built in. you would need extension conversion kits in most big motors
How do I remove shaft from engine on 78 Yamaha xs750 special 3cyl
How do I remove the middle drive gear from 2005 vstar 1100
@burningfeet 53 clearly you don't know how. Apparently you have to split the engine to get it out. Anyway I found a way to fix the shaft without removing it and it has held up fine ever since.
Is the tiger explorer driveshaft is good quality drive shaft
Chains or belts are ok if they are enclosed. Manufacturers did that years ago, but stopped doing it because it was an added expense in a competitive market. Drive shafts are torquey and they can throw your bike over if you are not ready for it. Power loss? Bikes are ridiculously powered these days and people falsely claim big power losses. Not! Those gears will last far longer than your chain or pulleys because they are enclosed and lubricated. Drive shaft systems are expensive compared to the other options and that is why you don’t see more of them. The more expensive bikes carry them. Huh!
How good is moto guzzi drive shaft
The only negative thing to a driveshaft is the inability to customize the gearing and more expensive, that's it. Weight, power transfer, whatever nonsense are nit-picking. Chains are on bikes because they are cheap and easy to customize.
Also, from a accounting standpoint chains are more than adequate for most people who buy bikes because they rarely put enough miles on to reach the end of a chain or belts lifetime.
and what is good gear oil and lube greese
This guy is blowing smoke. The v star 650 final drive shafts have been failing and sometimes locking the wheel
I rode a Yamaha xs 1100 chop @sidecar 250.000 plus on same shaft just saying
Kawasaki vulcan mean streak 1600
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What about a Honda VTX1800?
You forgot to mention Moto Guzzi.
one of the 'Pioneers"..
Call Guinness .. WORLD RECORD foot dragging yada yada I CAN'T get to the point .. f'in HEY
Royal Enfield Wow indian Brand
Own one myself and love it
@@AlexSimmons11c yes brother , heavy duty machine
1982 Yamaha XZ550
Drive shafts are crap, the best is drive belt
Do you have to grease drive rod at cone head at the gear oil goes
How hard is to replace the shaft on a 1986 suzuki calvacade