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Posted by chief
 - June 30, 2011, 12:47:41 PM

Thanks for the update  8)

Posted by TC
 - June 29, 2011, 22:47:30 PM

 Sorry it has been so long since I posted on this subject.
I really like the belt drive system over the chain. So far it is trouble free and a lot more fun to ride.
Shifts better, no lurching like I had with the chain, is quieter and rides more comfortable as I had to soften the shock setting.
I don't know how easy or hard it was to install as I had my mechanic friend do it in his garage. I am not mechanical at all. All my maintenance goes to the shop except for oil and filter changes. :-[

Posted by jamey wright
 - May 05, 2011, 00:53:21 AM

I have bought several products from scootworks and have nothing but praise for them. I bought their original belt drive kit several years ago, but heard that since the teeth were so small that you had to put a lot of tension on the belt wich could cause the output bearing to fail. I got in touch with scootworks and they gave me a 250.00 credit toward the new and improved beltdrive kit which has larger teeth similar to most other belt drive systems. I e-mailed them a couple weeks after my order, and they apoligised for the wait and emediatly sent by priority mail for no extra charge and it arrived 2 days later. I've had it on my 2000 drifter for 2 years now with no problems whatsoever, and my whitewalls have no chain lube on them! I am totally happy with scootworks products.   Jamey Wright #285

Posted by topherloaf
 - November 17, 2010, 10:27:06 AM

Yeah, my grandpa bought a 1500 drifter and I was surprised at how big yet comfortable it was to ride.  I only don't like the handle bars, they seem a bit too short to me. 

Posted by TC
 - November 17, 2010, 10:17:27 AM

 I don't know why they are shredding either. A lot of  new bikes today are belt drive with a mono shock and have no problems.
I hope mine lasts but just in case it doesen't I kept the chain and sprockets. If I have to I will reinstall them and sell the 800 to get a 1500 shaft drive.
I would have bought a 1500 in the first place but didn't think the wife could reach the ground comfortably. Turns out she could have.

Posted by topherloaf
 - November 16, 2010, 22:37:36 PM

Well, I'm just wondering why all these belts are shredding on other drifters.  The rear monoshock idea isn't new, that's how softails are made.  Of course it may be because of a shoddy aftermarket product but I dunno, I sort of doubt it. 

Posted by TC
 - November 16, 2010, 12:02:33 PM

 I hear ya on the chain being a pain. That's the main reason I went to belt.
I would reccomend the belt drive. I'm happy with it so far. You have to realize I have only put 120 miles on it so far. I don't ride agressively either.
As far as the stifer rear shock I don't know about that. I have noticed the ride on my 800 after the belt install is a bit stiffer. I had it set on 6 with the chain but had to drop to 3 with the belt. I don't know why it would make a difference unless it is because the belt is so much tighter than the chain was.

Posted by topherloaf
 - November 15, 2010, 23:30:12 PM

would you recommend I do it?  I don't ride agressively.  However, I'm thinking about a stiffer rear shock.  I really like the bike and everything.  It's the chain that's killing me. It's so annoying. 

Posted by TC
 - November 15, 2010, 16:30:30 PM

I did put an additional 70 miles on it. But it is on life support now for the winter here in NY State.
I really like the way it shifts now and it is an 800 but when I rode it last time I kept having to slow down. It ran so much smoother I would be going 70mph and not realize it.
Can't wait to put some real  miles on it in the spring.
It is going to be a loooooong winter. :(

Posted by topherloaf
 - November 14, 2010, 19:47:49 PM

TC, any more miles on your belt drive?  Just curious.  Thanks!!!

Posted by chief
 - October 18, 2010, 13:23:49 PM

I want to remind everyone, your opinion about a product or vendor is welcome. Please post the facts upon which your opinion is based.

Don't use a dark font... it will be unreadable on some computers. Red is especially poor on this forum because of the dark background.

And, if you like a product/vendor and someone else does not... don't take it personally.

We have a review section where you can right up a review and rate your product/vendor.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/

Also a discussion area just for this sort of thing...

Vendor review discussions:

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?board=25.0

Product review discussions:

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?board=31.0

Please use those areas.

Cheers.

Posted by chief
 - October 18, 2010, 11:23:01 AM

Yes, please do so... and input a short review over on the accessories page if you will... this will allow folks to make informed decisions.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/

Posted by TC
 - October 16, 2010, 15:41:11 PM

 Well, I got the kit and had it installed. Haven'y riden it only 50 miles so far seems to shift much better and the rpm is lower per gear. Not much but lower. Will keep you informed as I get more miles on it.

Posted by chief
 - October 15, 2010, 18:10:40 PM

I believe this is the second scootworks belt drive I've heard about that shreds belts... for what its worth.

Posted by TC
 - September 22, 2010, 22:25:26 PM

 I'm lost. Could someone please translate that for me. Really, I would like to know wht is being said.

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