Can a chain drive be used as a gear drive?
The downside is the lash can stress the crank bearings. A lot of bikes built with chain drives don’t have the tolerance for a gear drive. If the crank runout is too high, you can’t even use a gear drive cam without taking the whole motor apart.
What kind of chain conversion kit do I Need?
Since the belt drives offer different gearing ratios for 883 and 1200cc Sportsters, we offer a matching chain conversion kit to match.
What kind of chain does a Harley Davidson use?
Harley-Davidsons use a 530 drive chain. We recommend a 120 length chain for swingarm applications and a 130 link chain for hardtail motorcycles. It is a straight-forward process to shorten your chain using a chain breaker tool to get the exact length you need when replacing your worn out chain.
Which is better chain driven or geared cam?
In short, the only difference I can really find is that the gear driven is more meant for high end all out racing, and loses low end torque, and is more expensive. while chain driven is cheaper, easier to fix, and for street riding (conservative or aggressive) low-end. from what I could find, is this pretty much it or am I missing something?
The downside is the lash can stress the crank bearings. A lot of bikes built with chain drives don’t have the tolerance for a gear drive. If the crank runout is too high, you can’t even use a gear drive cam without taking the whole motor apart.
What are the requirements for a chain drive system?
1. Compact drive requirements demand the shortest possible distance between shaft centers. 2. High speed ratios are required. 3. High rotating speeds (RPM) are required. 4. High horsepower AND high speed loading is required. Fig. 2 Gear Drive system on a GEARS-IDS Robot Fig. 1 GEARS-IDS Chain Drive
When do you need a belt drive and timing chain?
But if you’re building an engine with a hotter cam, stiffer valve springs and a higher red line, upgrading to some type of aftermarket timing chain set, gear drive or even a belt drive may be in order. Obviously, there are a lot of ways to spin a camshaft.
What kind of chain does gears IDs use?
Roller chains are assembled using link plates, pins and rollers and connecting them in an endless chain using a connecting link. Note: The GEARS-IDS kit makes use of #25 (pitch) Nylatron plastic chain. Plastic chain does not require the use of master links to connect the chain into endless loops.