 Belt drive isn't even chrome??
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Does anyone else think that the super expensive belt drive conversion is kind of a rip off cause its not even chrome, You would think for that kind of money you would get some nice show peice..
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Monkey Butt
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I want a belt drive badly. I have not been able to justify that much money for it. Even if it was chrome.
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Items that have little competition can get away with it. If there were 10 others making them for our bikes no doubt some would be chrome.
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You want to see expensive try getting custom 3 inch belt drive systems made!  1 for the right side and 1 for the left! 
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Re: Belt drive isn't even chrome??
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Monkey Butt
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I just can't imagine a couple pulleys and a belt having that much production cost. Me thinks somebody is making a serious margin on them, as in several 100 %.
Then again, they are allowed to charge anything they want as we are allowed to choose if we buy or not.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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If it was that easy there'd be competition. Once upon a time someone was working on a kit with billet pulleys with an estimated price of $650. That would've been a lot nicer.
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I too think that if someone were to offer that at a more attractive price range and agressively market it on this site and over at Ratnet....well they would sell more than a few.
Even if they were to take advance orders with a needed "good intentions" payment that would work.
It do seem a bit "marked up" to moi as it is.
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They may be a bit marked up, but I haven't heard any complaints from anybody who has one. Tmax seems to be happy with his.
Learning from my mistakes... again and again.
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3/4 Throttle
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I'd get the Freak first! 
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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It is possible for finishes other than chrome to be nice looking...
Benny
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Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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I have the QPD belt drive on order from Brent, so I guess I
don't think it's a rip-off. It's a custom part, and is
expensive, but it's what I want.
As to the finish, with saddle bags, it'll barely be visible.
I bought it for function, not fashion, anyway.
Uncle Charlie
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Worn Saddle
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You cannot even see the front sprocket and the back is a very nice quality part. The outer parts are stainless and can easily be plished like chrome. I do beleive he will chrome it for a few more $$ if you want. He sells them in anodized black too.
Ozzie is a very cool old guy that makes these one at a time as they are ordered, he is not looking to get rich, he takes his sweet time too. Quality is worth waiting for.
I love mine, very easy to install and mucho smoother ride. And NO chain oil anywhere.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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