Change chain to shaft drive?

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Change chain to shaft drive?

25 Jun 2008 20:09

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Would it be hard and a lot of $$$ to change from chain to shaft drive?

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Re: Change chain to shaft drive?

25 Jun 2008 20:39

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start with a shaft drive bike;)

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Re: Change chain to shaft drive?

25 Jun 2008 22:50

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Yes and yes.

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Re: Change chain to shaft drive?

25 Jun 2008 23:58

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where are you at?there is gotta be some one with a shaftie that would sell it/trade i know i have one im getting ready to part out. tomorrow

1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
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Troutdale Oregon USA

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Re: Change chain to shaft drive?

26 Jun 2008 04:25

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Converting the engine from chain to shaft can be done but the frames between a shaft drive and chain drive model are completely different. I agree with Teach, just trade for a shaftie.

Later, Doug

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1976 z900 Stripfighter
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