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From: ron@hpfcmt.UUCP (ron)
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Tue, 16-Apr-85 19:24:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Apr 16 19:24:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpfcmt!ron    Apr 11 16:24:00 1985

Re: chain vs. shaft


I'm riding a CB900F with over 12,000 miles on it with the original chain.
The chain is an O ring type and is less than half worn (according to the
adjuster bands on the swingarm). I am extremely impressed with the life
of the chain so far.

I do go to some effort to keep the chain lubricated (daily sprays while
touring) and I don't ride dirt roads and wash the chain in kerosene 
about every 5000 miles but the reliability and lack of wear has been
surprising.

I object to the messy rear tire and the drips of excess chain spray
that accumulate under the bike at night (but not enough to do frequent
wiping).  Next bike I will probably be looking at a shaft drive but
I'm not about to trade the bike just because it has a chain. If you can
get a good deal on a chain drive machine don't let the chain worry you.
It can actually be a good thing. It asks you to look at the bike frequently
and could save your butt thereby.

From the opinionated keyboard of:

Ron Miller
H-P
Ft. Collins Colo.


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