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Posted by Master Gates
 - August 12, 2010, 14:08:13 PM

I really am interested in doing the belt conversion - I dont particularly enjoy lubricating the chain and the resulting grime it causes.

Whats up with scootworks these days?  I ordered a luggage rack and backrest from them back in early June and after 5 weeks of "oh we have powdercoating issues, but we will send your order in a few days" I had them refund my money.

Posted by Rude Dog
 - July 23, 2010, 22:51:21 PM
Quote from: TC on June 05, 2010, 22:36:45 PM

I was thinking seriously of doing it to my 800 but it dosen't look like there is enough room for the new wider belt Scootworks sells.  Anybody know if the wider belt will work?

The WideDrive conversion has been replaced with the MondoDrive conversion which uses a stronger belt so it isn't as wide.  Been waiting to hear more myself, before deciding on the conversion myself though. 
Posted by Double B
 - June 17, 2010, 18:08:39 PM

I have a belt drive on my 01 800. The previous owner had it done. I like it but since this is my first bike in over 20 years all I can compare it to is my memory of my ninja which was entirely different.

Posted by topherloaf
 - June 17, 2010, 14:37:50 PM

I wonder if it will take that "snap" out of the acceleration or if that's just a bike thing.  I mean....it's supposed to be a smoother ride right?

Posted by TC
 - June 17, 2010, 12:35:08 PM

 I also talked to Lupee and have ordered the belt drive system. They are two weeks out on delivery of belt systems so when I get it installed I will post how I like it. I gotta believe it is going to be a lot better than the chain cleaning,lubing and adjusting i just went through. :)

Posted by topherloaf
 - June 08, 2010, 16:48:08 PM

I sent you a PM Lupee....

Posted by Lupee2u
 - June 06, 2010, 16:24:16 PM

Hi!,

I have convert mine to belt drive and No Problems so far... been about 1500 miles. Chief posted my MOD it is relatively easy, with the proper tools and time.

If you have questions, drop me an email

Lupee
Posted by TC
 - June 06, 2010, 12:23:55 PM

 Then I may have to spend some more money on my Drifter.  ;D

Posted by topherloaf
 - June 06, 2010, 00:50:41 AM

I actually called scootworks and the rep told me that it will fit on a Drifter 800 with no fender mods.  Did that on Thursday afternoon.  So, unless he doesn't know/is lying to me I don't expect there to be a fitment problem. 

Posted by TC
 - June 05, 2010, 22:36:45 PM

 I was thinking seriously of doing it to my 800 but it dosen't look like there is enough room for the new wider belt Scootworks sells.  Anybody know if the wider belt will work?

Posted by topherloaf
 - June 05, 2010, 18:31:45 PM

Ooooh.  Well I know of one guy on DRF that did it.  I guess he's the only one?  Does he still come around?  How does he like it?

Posted by chief
 - June 05, 2010, 15:59:14 PM

Mostly I see this on 800 classics, not necessarily drifters... though its the same deal.

Posted by topherloaf
 - June 05, 2010, 11:27:22 AM

That's all, I see it rarely talked about, and only one mod page for it.  I keep hearing it's been done alot and people are happy....where are you happy people?!?

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