How reliable is your friction drive-

[2stroker]

Only 2 people answered this post with an acceptable thread. The post was how reliable is our friction kit. When i was a newbie i posted something not on the topic of the post and people jumped on me about saying keep it to the topic.
So i would have to say Fabian and Richard this is a friction drive thread on reliability. If you wanna talk about your chain or your problems with me having a more reliable kit go to general discussion.

 

[2stroker]

After almost five years and over 2000 miles, my Stanton FD with the Honda 35cc has been dead bang dependable everytime. I particularly like that I didn't have to do any alterations (chain clearance, tensioner or rear sprocket) to my 1980 (Chicago) Schwinn Cruiser Five to install and run the kit.

Its nice being able to depend on your kit for more than a few hundred miles!

 

[fishhead]

Kit

How much does your kit cost ?

 

[Fabian]

Forgive me 2stroker, for i have sinned. I am the Jimmy Swaggart of mechanical escapades.

Will you take me back...

 

[2stroker]

Forgive me 2stroker, for i have sinned. I am the Jimmy Swaggart of mechanical escapades.

Will you take me back...

Forgive you-for your opinion-nah your cool bro. Theres nothing to forgive- Its just when i 1st came on here it might have been the other mb forum but if i posted something in a thread not about the post i was surely told about it. I can be theatrical sometimes. But if i have to forigve i will Its ok dont let me catch you doing it again hehehe

 

[2stroker]

How much does your kit cost ?

$249 I have 4,000miles so far and still tickin! I have only had to clean my carb a few times and change a few drive wheels! I haven't had any major mechanical problems or been left walkin!

 

[occchopperfl]

My kit has been very reliable. I have put 4,000miles on it and it has not had one problem. I have had 2 flat tires and 1 bent rim and thats it. Nothing kit related. I love riding (not fixing) and will always stick by my friction drive. Those chain guys must like fixing stuff. How has your friction kit held up?

I have the newest BMP Kit, and I bought the chain and belt drive option kit too.

No problems at all.

Started with the FD, and as you said, very reliable - the chain and belt kit is still new untouched in the shipping box - I saw no need to change.

 

[Greybeard]

Friction drives have their drawbacks, but reliability isn't one of them for the better ones.
My first motorbike was a friction drive Travis. I bought it in '56. Rode the **** out of it until I got a car in '59. I blew the Power Products engine when I wound it up tight on a 1/2mile down hill, and backed off on the gas. It threw bits at me.
I have 4 bikes, two friction. They are reliable and since I ride for fun, I don't need to worry about wet traction as I'll find something else to do on the rainy days here in the Pacific North Wet.

 

[Fabian]

Ahhh, Greybeard - the Pacific North West.
I've heard that in the rainy season they do this kind of stuff:

http://www.myspace.com/video/no-end-in-sight/v8-chainsaw/2321349

 

[mbatl]

My staton robin fd on a cheap full suspension bike has been very reliable with no outstanding problems. Only issue is I need to fabricate some forward metal supports to keep the roller completely flat on the tire since its on a rear suspension triangle.