Wanting to go chain drive

[wolf51]

i would like to switch my 80 xs11 over to chain drive can anybody help me

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Wolf,

Check out the tech tips, and search for CHAIN DRIVE, there's 2 ways to do it, cheaply, or costly! XSChop makes a great conversion box, but it'll cost you. Or you can get a good quality metal band saw and cut up your middle drive unit yourself.

The next question is why you want a chain drive? Bigger back tire? It's been discussed that it will provide more ponies to the rear tire, but at what cost!! Lots more maintanence involved, etc.!

Just asking.
T.C.

[fredintoon]

i would like to switch my 80 xs11 over to chain drive can anybody help me

Hi Wolf and welcome,
XSchop is your chain drive conversion wizard.
Hit "search". Type in "chain drive". Look for 20 pages of posts under XSchop's posting.

[runnamukk]

just wondering...why?

As an owner of both an XS1100SF and an FJ1200, I would suggest simply selling the XS and buying an FJ. Just sayin. ?;D

Good luck!

[oldyam80sg]

Why would you want to do this?It is a cool conversion no doubt but the cost factor would weigh heavy on me.I like the ease of the shaft drive,chains can be a pain in the neck but if there is a conversion that could use a chain that can be readily available to replace-go for it.

[wolf51]

im wainting to do the chain for the wider back tire im building a custom bobber and i want to weigh all my options

[oldyam80sg]

Cool-years ago i read in Cycle world magazine that they took a Kawasaki Eliminator and put a chain drive unit on and was able to put a wider tire on it.Of course a lot of custom parts were made but it worked.

[crazy steve]

im wainting to do the chain for the wider back tire im building a custom bobber and i want to weigh all my options

If you notch the stock swingarm, you can fit up to a 6.15" wide tire, a bit wider if you run the shaft 'open'. This will get you into the 160 range. I think XSChop's conversion will allow up to a 170, so there's a fair amount of expense involved for a small gain. You'll also be limited to the 16" wheel, as the 17" is too narrow for most wide tires, and even the 16 is marginal.

One other downside to a chain conversion is short chain life, as all I've seen use rather small front sprockets due to clearance issues.

'78E original owner

[xschop]

xschop's chaindrive conversion allows up to a 220 rear tire just by notching the frame for the chain path.....If you hard tail the xs11 and stick on an offset sprocket a Venom 300 rear can be done......

[Rstyduck]

That seemed to shut people up. LOL

[crazy steve]

If you want to spend $1K+ for a fat tire, have at it....

'78E original owner

[wolf51]

ok this is the deal its my first bike i got a frame ,motor and a box of parts im a welder by trade and i just really want to build something of my own i would love to hear any cool ideals that anybody has i will try and post some pics asap

[scappod]

Chaindrive

I took advantage of xschops chaindrive and I love it. Sure it was a bit pricey bit the quality was phenominal.

I have some shots under listed under "chaindrive on this forum it will be on the road this riding season.

scappod