Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Ducman
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: gman2304
My son owned a Yamaha V Max years ago. When I was following him I could always tell when he was giving it full power because the rear of the bike would raise up under heavy throttle.... not only weird but it felt awkward and looked really dangerous.
It isn't...I've been riding shaft drive bikes for decades (I had a Vmax too) and never once has shaft jacking been a problem...in fact, it looks cool when you roll the throttle on and off several times quickly...looks like the bike is doing push-ups!
It sounds as though your having a love affair with shaft drives.
It's all about horses for courses really.
I personally have no love affair for any system.
I just know what system I prefer to live with on a day to day basis on the type of bikes that I ride.
Warts and all.
I do like shaft drive, but you'll never catch me kissing one...Lol! I actually would have no problem with a belt driven bike either, I just would never go back to chain drive...
Fair enough.
Just remember, that when you do decide to take that next step of having your first kiss, you don't stick your tongue in.
Gear oil smells bad enough.
The taste will be worse.