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Re: Belt drive and chain drive difference?
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12/31/14 at 15:23:53
Has anyone done the chain conversion? I have a 16 / 43 combination on my KLR and it does wonderfully on the highway. It will maintain a speed of 70 mph at 4,650 rpms. I would really enjoy taking the s40 on tarmac more if I could duplicate those figures. I know rica offers that combination; although, it mentioned their are clearance issues. Thanks.
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Has anyone done the chain conversion? I would really enjoy taking the s40 on tarmac more if I could duplicate those figures. I know RYCA offers that combination; although, it mentioned their are clearance issues. Thanks.
Go into the Tech Section and look for the Chain Conversion thread. It discusses the gearing differences and several combinations are discussed.
Because the sprockets are much smaller than pulleys.....you do get clearance problems with the chain conversion. It would be easier for you to do the Kawasaki front pulley change.....which does make a noticeable improvement at highway speeds.
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01/01/15 at 07:41:46
A stock geared Savage is about 4650rpm at 70mph...
Going to a 140/90-15 will lower that to 4550rpm...
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01/01/15 at 17:11:54
I think some people convert to a chain because they are stretching the frame, and it's easier to get a chain to work (lengthwise)
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01/01/15 at 17:38:11
Dave & Serow:
Thanks for the insight. When I go to gearingcommander.com and when I plug in 16/43 they estimate a speed of 74.9 at 4550 rpms. That would be ideal; although, I really don't want to have to deal with any clearance issues. I don't have access to a lathe or anyone that probably has the expertise to do the work properly. I'll just keep using the belt and cruise about 65 - 68. It's not perfect, but it's pretty darn good.
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