Thread: Cush drives (again) - Hub and Sprocket Carrier Wear
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Old 23-01-15, 22:22
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Originally Posted by Pepsi View Post
I fitted a chain and sprocket set today to a friend's 1991, 20k mile old, Yamaha 250 Virago. It had the exact same cush drive rubbers as the XTZ and they looked brand new. I know it happens but I was amazed to see 24 year old design parts still being used on the production line for present day models
They're probably much better suited to an asthmatic, but silky smooth 20hp V-twin, rather than our lumpy 45hp singles.