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shsft to chain

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by dartman, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. dartman

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    as you all know, xj shaft bikes are limited in tire width and mods to the driveshaft. has anyone tried a shaft to chain o. i sae a unit off an xs1100 that converted a chain to shaft (why yamaha did that, ill never know)
    any feedback will be greatlt appriciated. also any info on modding my shaft drive. if i can not do a chain swap, i will need to mad the shaft atleast 8"
     
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    ok, i was given some info that was not correct. i guess the chain to shaft from an xs is wrong. it is actually the mid drive unit. anyone think this can be flipped and used as a chain adapter?
     

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    that take a unreasonable amount of time and skill to design. There are members who have lengthened their driveshaft for custom projects to stretch the bike.
     
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    I kind of prefer the drive shaft over the chain actually. Ive never experienced any problems with the drive shaft.
     
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    What bike are you riding?
    There is someone on the XS11.com website that makes chain drive conversions for the XJ/XS1100. You can go either route all you need is time and money.
     
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    dont get me wrong. i like shaft drive/ its smooth. it just stinks for major mods. im a firm beleiver in build what you got. i happen to have a shaft xj. my third one. and this one is my mod special.
     
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