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83 KZ 440 belt drive to chain drive transformation
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thanks,
jason
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1982 KZ440 LTD
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2006 Virago 250
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What about getting a swingarm from a 440 chain drive? I bet it would bolt-on..... I don't see any way around cutting off the bracket unless you could fabricate some kind of chain guide. I think it's due to the the sprocket being significantly smaller in diameter than the pulley, making the chain lower and closer to the bracket, but that's just a guess. Good luck.
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From cross-referencing stuff & knowing that a number of folks have done the conversion, it seems like the swingarm is the most likely problem in regards to the rubbing chain.
PS: assuming the swingarm is causing the fitment problem, then you'll need the chain guard as well.
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