Talk:Shaft effect

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I have also heard (anecdotally) some riders complain about shaft drive when downshifting in a corner that they have gone into at too high a rate of speed. The shaft kicks in INSTANTLY, and often even causes a slight rear end skid (usually to the left). This is quite different than doing the same on a bike with chain drive, as the chain has enough slack, usually, that it takes a moment or so for the speed change to take effect, thereby eliminating the severe change in momentum. I, personally, might add that this effect is not particularly strong unless the rider is WAY too fast for the curve, in which case his bike handling skills and judgement are more of a problem than the engineering. I, personally, prefer shaft drive for the much greater reliability and total freedom from maintenance. All engineering has trade offs, and I consider shaft drive to be worth it. In any case, I have heard this also mentioned as a type of shaft effect, albeit one of secondary priority.Sagemenscircle (talk) 01:55, 5 May 2008 (UTC)