Man I can't wait for a shaft drive again...

[Venture]

I just got done cleaning the chain on the Tiger in anticipation of a 3 day cycling trip. Not the biggest PITA but certainly one I won't be doing on my next bike.

 

[Combo]

Well.......jump on in and get one Venture.

Not counting Yamaha, you started this thing. )

 

[Hipshot]

I am really looking forward to having a shaft drive again. I sold the FJR (which was flawless except for the weight) and bought a Versys. The Versys is a great bike but I hate the chain maintenance.

 

[rem]

Now all you guys can get the gold mine AND the shaft !!!! R

 

[Combo]

Now all you guys can get the gold mine AND the shaft !!!! R

LOL

 

[Venture]

Well.......jump on in and get one Venture.

Not counting Yamaha, you started this thing. )

On the list for sure. Probably next Spring. There are a few factors involved but it will happen in due time. It'll probably cost me my nuts (literally) this time around though to get it past the wife. ???

 

[Swagger]

.... It'll probably cost me my nuts (literally) this time around though to get it past the wife. ??? ...

Don't tell her .... she'll never notice the difference. Would like to say it worked for me .... it didn't :

 

[colorider]

There are two things that I don't miss:
Carbs and Chains



Whoops - just thought of a third:
Tube-type tires

 

[Koinz]

On the list for sure. Probably next Spring. There are a few factors involved but it will happen in due time. It'll probably cost me my nuts (literally) this time around though to get it past the wife. ???

Well, you certaintly deserve a "present" from all the hard work you've been putting in - School and Work. Sell everything you don't really need (good time to clean house) and throw a deposit down - If you get a decent deposit, it'll cost you less than a couple hundred a month.

 

[markjenn]

There's a lot to be said for the efficiency, simplicity, and repair-ability of a chain drive, and the day-to-day maintenance of a modern o-ring chain is pretty minimal. But having said all this, there is something just SO NICE about clicking off the days in a tour or commute and not have to worry about the damn thing. For a big-miles traveling bike, I'll take the shaft too.

- Mark

 

[Swagger]

I like shafties for all my touring needs. Love the chain drive on sports bikes

 

[Tremor38]

There's a lot to be said for the efficiency, simplicity, and repair-ability of a chain drive, and the day-to-day maintenance of a modern o-ring chain is pretty minimal. But having said all this, there is something just SO NICE about clicking off the days in a tour or commute and not have to worry about the damn thing. For a big-miles traveling bike, I'll take the shaft too.

- Mark

YesSiree! I was at the dealer the other day and glanced over at some chain cleaning kits that were on sale. The kits were packed in individual bags, with a can of chain lube and specialized brushes. I was so conditioned to having bikes with chains that I thought about grabbing a bag because the price was pretty reasonable

I like the thought of getting home after dark and not having to worry about the chain before I put her to bed.

 

[islandgirl]

On the list for sure. Probably next Spring. There are a few factors involved but it will happen in due time. It'll probably cost me my nuts (literally) this time around though to get it past the wife. ???

Get her riding one too ::021:: ::015::

 

[colorider]

Get her riding one too ::021:: ::015::

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Rod

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[GrahamD]

There are two things that I don't miss:
Carbs and Chains



Whoops - just thought of a third:
Tube-type tires

Points. I remember the first Electronic Ignition panic attacks. We're all rooooned they said.

Don't miss adjusting points every other week just to keep the bike "on song".

 

[rem]

Islandgirl.


Is this another female type person? Boy, do we need more of those. Welcome aboard. R