I have a 1974 Shovelhead in a Santee frame, I want to convert it to a primary belt instead of the chain. Anyway was thinking of using BDL brand.
1. They have a enclosed belt drive complete with clutches for around 700.00 bucks.
2. They have an open primary for around 1400.00 then I also have to buy a newer starter for it.
And yes I want to keep the starter.

My question is are both of these reliable ? Is one more reliable then the other ? Was hoping to hear from people who have used either. I do not put a lot of miles on the bike each year. Thanks, Jim

 

I put the Bolt-in belt drive in my shovel several years ago and its doing just fine. I love the BDL clutch that comes with it.

 

The enclosed one is the one you used ?

 

This is what I used.


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BELT DRIVE SYSTEM - Item Detail



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58-330

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BELT DRIVE SYSTEM 4 speed rear chain drive U.S.A. Made bolt-on. Use replacement belt part No. 58-349.

This revolutionary B.D.L. primary belt drive for Evolution and Shovel models is designed for a "bolt on" application. The design features a cylindrical shaped, replaceable clutch dog which can withstand 1200 lbs. of torque. The inner stress-proof steel hub is designed to move the weight of the basket inward over the mainshaft which eliminates unnecessary weight hanging out past the end of the mainshaft. The clutch features U.S.A. Made clutch plates for maximum hook-up. Includes a sealed bearing and primary seal.

BDL's Hub moves the rotating mass of the clutch inward more than 1". This eliminates all unnecessary weight hanging out past the end of the mainshaft.

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Thanks, I assume you can use the original starter ?

 

You assume correctly. But you should also use a vented primary cover.

 

That part I can do, am a machinist so will get creative on my mill at work with the outer primary. Thanks so much.