Oooooooohhh, Belt Drive..... Tell me more AgentX. I'm very curious about that set up.
Scottie
Ummm...it's expensive, Ace and Chumma both like it, and it's cheaper from Newby direct than it is from the big H.
That's all I know right now! I'm using it to cut down on drivetrain losses, cut down noise, and because I really hate opening up a wet primary. Regreasing the clutch hub once a year I can deal with, especially since I won't have to deal with an ATF bath when I do.
I know now that my rebuilt bike will have a reliable charging system that I won't open the primary much, but as far as I'm concerned, I've dealt with enough ATF spew my life already. (My 350 had alternator issues, then needed the primary cases replaced...what a pain...had that thing opened what feels like a million times in the dark carport at midnight, being chomped by mosquitos) One less seal to maintain, one less fluid to change. Works for me. This bike will be an exercise in indulgence.
Edit: Oh, and I've had grief from primary tensioners which would or would not fit various cases, and a stripped stud for the tensioner, etc. The belt eliminates the tensioner, which is another "whoo-wee" moment for me.
I know it's not an issue for anyone who's never had an issue, but for me there's value in that. One less (potentially) moving part!