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chain on the right side of bike?
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Posted by: 07250ex

has anybody noticed the chain was put on the right side of the bike while every other bike in the world except the yamaha breeze had their chain on the left side just thought i'd point it out and ask why they would do that lol ?

Posted by: flying dutchman

right chain quads are more common then you'd think

examples are:

atk
cannondale
polaris trailblazer
and a couple more i cant remember the name from

Posted by: SlOoT

The KTM LC4 and 560 2-strokes also have the chain on the right side. Just like the older Husqvarna's and Husaberg.

Having the chain on the right side add's about 2-3 HP on the rear wheels.

Posted by: TRX450R_Racer

quote:
Originally posted by SlOoT

Having the chain on the right side add's about 2-3 HP on the rear wheels.

That's only if the exhaust is on the left.

Posted by: 250Renvy

Do the brakes and shifter stay the same? That would be way to wierd to get used to shifting with the right foot.

Posted by: Screven_Rida

Doesn't the Ds 650 have a right side drive.

Posted by: yamadjs08

quote:
Originally posted by 250Renvy
Do the brakes and shifter stay the same? That would be way to wierd to get used to shifting with the right foot.

LOL, thats funny. Of course the brakes and shifter are on the same sides...

Posted by: CannondaleRider

All Cannondale's
DS650's
Some KTM's
Some Husqvarna's
Some Husaberg's

Pretty sure a few Gas Gas's have right side drive also

Posted by: 54warrior

Yeah, it's not really that big of a deal either. So what if it's on the opposite side. It accomplishes the same exact task.

Posted by: GPracer2500

Even "mainstream" manufactures have had right side drive chains. The 81' - 84' Honda ATC250R also had a right side drive chain as did the Honda CR480. Those are the two that come to mind but I'm sure there are others.

Posted by: rpyfz450

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Originally posted by 07250ex
has anybody noticed the chain was put on the right side of the bike?

Cross the BMW 450 engine off the list as possible power plants, then.

http://www.bmwmotorrad.co.za/bikes/...play.asp?Id=695

Posted by: 1965 honda

quote:
Originally posted by SlOoT
The KTM LC4 and 560 2-strokes also have the chain on the right side. Just like the older Husqvarna's and Husaberg.

Having the chain on the right side add's about 2-3 HP on the rear wheels.

can you back up the fact of gaining 2-3 hp just by putting the chain on the right side?

Posted by: CannondaleRider

quote:
Originally posted by 1965 honda
can you back up the fact of gaining 2-3 hp just by putting the chain on the right side?

I do believe it was a joke.

Kind of the same thing as the "Stickers add HP" joke.

Posted by: troutman561

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Originally posted by 1965 honda
can you back up the fact of gaining 2-3 hp just by putting the chain on the right side?

It actually has to do with the gravitational force of the sun in combination with the minor gravitational pull we get from Jupiter, its all physics my friend.

Posted by: Evasiveone

Yes you are correct, but remember you also have to factor in the time of year, where Jupiter is in relation to you and the time of day (rather you are riding towards the sun or away from it). Based off of these calculations you will know which direction you have to be running to gain the 2-3 horsepower, do the calculations wrong and race in the wrong direction and you will lose 2-3 horsepower.