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For Sir Eddys Race bike we are looking for help on the primary drive, lots of unknowns at this point.
What would be REALLY helpful is some specs for the Belt drives out there,at this point We could really use the following if anyone has access
#1) Front pulley width and a picture if possible (overall width, and dimensions)
#2) weight of a Belt drive primary assy, ie: front pulley, rear pulley, belt and clutch assy
#3) weight of a stock chain, sprockets and clutch assy (we can manage that but it would be handy if someone has some handy they could weight)
#4) any information on alternative gearing in the primary, do some belt kit manufacturers underdrive or overdrive the trans and final drives?
#5) any information or tips on upper RPM limits of belt drive assys,, with the motor turning such high RPMs on a land speed racer, this would be helpful,.
I have only installed one kit on a Commando many years back, but have installed quite a few on Unit triumphs using the MAP Cycles belt drive kits and was really impressed with the quality, One issue is that typically the belt kits reduce rotating mass by a very large percentage, plus the advantage is that if the belt packs it in or gives up,, it typically doesnt take other parts with it.
Im not interested in arguing or having a big debate over belts vs chain for a primary so dont do that on this thread, start an argument somewhere else.
This is strictly to explore our options for a LSR race bike, any help greatly appreciated by the Sir Eddys rocket race team.
Anyone want to donoate a kit for the race bike?
What would be REALLY helpful is some specs for the Belt drives out there,at this point We could really use the following if anyone has access
#1) Front pulley width and a picture if possible (overall width, and dimensions)
#2) weight of a Belt drive primary assy, ie: front pulley, rear pulley, belt and clutch assy
#3) weight of a stock chain, sprockets and clutch assy (we can manage that but it would be handy if someone has some handy they could weight)
#4) any information on alternative gearing in the primary, do some belt kit manufacturers underdrive or overdrive the trans and final drives?
#5) any information or tips on upper RPM limits of belt drive assys,, with the motor turning such high RPMs on a land speed racer, this would be helpful,.
I have only installed one kit on a Commando many years back, but have installed quite a few on Unit triumphs using the MAP Cycles belt drive kits and was really impressed with the quality, One issue is that typically the belt kits reduce rotating mass by a very large percentage, plus the advantage is that if the belt packs it in or gives up,, it typically doesnt take other parts with it.
Im not interested in arguing or having a big debate over belts vs chain for a primary so dont do that on this thread, start an argument somewhere else.
This is strictly to explore our options for a LSR race bike, any help greatly appreciated by the Sir Eddys rocket race team.
Anyone want to donoate a kit for the race bike?