Chain lube

[GoldOxide_imp]

I've had a couple Guzzi's and naturally they have shaft drive. Shaft drives have their failure modes and maintenance needs; not so different from chain (and with chain, when you replace the chain and sprockets you have completed a total overhaul of the drive system at a lot cheaper price point than a shaft: Although you will do it more often than for a shaft, assuming you keep the bike long enough).

With the newer o-ring chains I don't think the shafts really hold that much of an advantage over chain drive. But hey, we have choices!

For what it's worth, I've had four Japanese final shaft drives and zero issues. The only technical issue was the Yamaha shafts and their bounce effect, but it never seemed to effect my handling.