Shaft drive vs Chain drive - benefits or drawbacks?

Ya think ? Belts slip, chains don't

JL

 

I test rode a Guzzi V11 then current model 18 months ago and the torque effect
of blipping the throttle stationary was VERY noticeable, at a 100K it was a
light push on the left hand when I gave it a fist full, I'd imagine regular
guzzisti have tuned it out

JL

 

That's it John, if you ride them all the time, you just don't notice it
anymore. The only people that have been scared by BMW boxers torque
reaction "throwing" them into the corner is people that don't ride them
usually, there is nothing wrong with the bike just their riding technique
doesn't suit the bike (ie you'll get used to it). The Guzzis I've ridden
have a much stronger torque reaction than the boxers (I haven't ridden an
early heavy flywheel boxer though)

My self I couldn't believe the side to side rocking on a 1200 Bandit the
first time I rode one. Coming from a K series BM, I hadn't felt such a
thing. You'd probably tune that out too as a regular rider.

 

....snip

Yeah you do indeed, although I only ever notice it stationary at idle (is it
noticeable while riding ?).

JL

 

I only noticed it at idle too, but it surprised me from an inline four.

Al

 

Lol, nice troll there JL.

Hammo

 

And shafties can't mono.

G

 

Bugger, I'm really not much good at this am I ?

JL