The belt to chain drive conversion thread
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The belt to chain drive conversion thread
In an effort to create a informational topic about converting your Dyna to rear (final) chain drive lets start a thread with technical information and experiences to help others in their chain conversions.
** Please refrain from comments and opinions regarding the merits of belts vs. chains... PLEASE **
Some people want chain drive and that's what this thread is for.
First off, some web resources for chain drive conversions and parts:
http://www.bulletproofcycles.com/#!p...b-566205c21498
http://www.bungking.com/dyna-parts/
http://www.deadbeatcustoms.com/deadb...4-harley-dyna/
http://www.zippersperformance.com/pr...kits-dyna.html
http://shop.bigalscycles.com/product...hain-drive-kit
http://kruesioriginals.com/products/...ain-conversion
http://www.shop.pbisprockets.com/cat...c?categoryId=2
http://sidewindersprockets.com/produ...rSprocket.html
http://www.dragspecialties.com/produ...umber=12100366
http://vulcanworks.net/Harley-2000-U...ers-p-369.html
http://rkexcelamerica.com/products/brands/rk
http://www.ekchain.jp/index.html
http://www.didchain.com/streetChains.html
http://www.cyclevisions.com/index.ph...el-spacer.html
https://alloyboltz.com/catalog/index...lf0ttq14ccjfq1
http://www.depss.com/kits.php/9/Belt__Chain_Sprocket/
http://stillkickingmoto.bigcartel.co...ocket-lock-tab
http://www.customchrome.com/catalog/...l.asp?page=633
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-614-2500
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** Please refrain from comments and opinions regarding the merits of belts vs. chains... PLEASE **
Some people want chain drive and that's what this thread is for.
First off, some web resources for chain drive conversions and parts:
http://www.bulletproofcycles.com/#!p...b-566205c21498
http://www.bungking.com/dyna-parts/
http://www.deadbeatcustoms.com/deadb...4-harley-dyna/
http://www.zippersperformance.com/pr...kits-dyna.html
http://shop.bigalscycles.com/product...hain-drive-kit
http://kruesioriginals.com/products/...ain-conversion
http://www.shop.pbisprockets.com/cat...c?categoryId=2
http://sidewindersprockets.com/produ...rSprocket.html
http://www.dragspecialties.com/produ...umber=12100366
http://vulcanworks.net/Harley-2000-U...ers-p-369.html
http://rkexcelamerica.com/products/brands/rk
http://www.ekchain.jp/index.html
http://www.didchain.com/streetChains.html
http://www.cyclevisions.com/index.ph...el-spacer.html
https://alloyboltz.com/catalog/index...lf0ttq14ccjfq1
http://www.depss.com/kits.php/9/Belt__Chain_Sprocket/
http://stillkickingmoto.bigcartel.co...ocket-lock-tab
http://www.customchrome.com/catalog/...l.asp?page=633
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-614-2500
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Last edited by Lama; 09-29-2015 at 03:09 AM.
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Johnny Goodlife (11-28-2016)
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Great thread lama, subscribed... Also if guys could include their sprocket sizes and final drive ratio that would be perfect! I just so happen to be in the market for a chain conversion
Edit: my bad lama I didn't realize you weren't done setting it up... Didn't mean to interrupt
Edit: my bad lama I didn't realize you weren't done setting it up... Didn't mean to interrupt
Last edited by monster715; 05-05-2015 at 10:15 PM.
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Some previous threads here on HDForums regarding this subject:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-to-chain.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...onversion.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...le-review.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-an-fxdx.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-from-pbi.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...rsion-kit.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...onversion.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-to-chain.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...lications.html
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-to-chain.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...onversion.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...le-review.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-an-fxdx.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-from-pbi.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...rsion-kit.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...onversion.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-to-chain.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...lications.html
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Last edited by Lama; 05-05-2015 at 09:29 PM.
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Johnny Goodlife (11-28-2016)
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* There will definitely be two major categories of conversions:
1) 2005 and "below" bikes and their particular parts. ( 5 speed transmission sprocket )
2) 2006 and "up" bikes and the respective needs. ( 6 speed cruise drive transmission sprocket )
** There are two ways to go about this:
1) Buy a pre-made kit from one of the listed vendors.
2) Piece together parts from various vendors and go about it yourself.
*** There are a few reasons people will want to change from belt to chain:
1) Increased tensile strength of a drive chain vs. Kevlar belt. (wheelies, big inch motors, etc.)
2) The ability to alter final drive gear ratios easily without having to continually remove the primary drive.
3) The "coolness factor" of a mechanical appearing chain drive.
4) The ability to change the drive chain for wear or age, without the need for removal of the primary drive system (belt).
**** Some issues needed to be dealt with:
1) The tools and parts needed to perform the conversion.
2) Chain contact with various parts of the chassis and or the driveline.
3) Care for the chain drive after installation.
4) Speedometer adjustment after conversion.
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1) 2005 and "below" bikes and their particular parts. ( 5 speed transmission sprocket )
2) 2006 and "up" bikes and the respective needs. ( 6 speed cruise drive transmission sprocket )
** There are two ways to go about this:
1) Buy a pre-made kit from one of the listed vendors.
2) Piece together parts from various vendors and go about it yourself.
*** There are a few reasons people will want to change from belt to chain:
1) Increased tensile strength of a drive chain vs. Kevlar belt. (wheelies, big inch motors, etc.)
2) The ability to alter final drive gear ratios easily without having to continually remove the primary drive.
3) The "coolness factor" of a mechanical appearing chain drive.
4) The ability to change the drive chain for wear or age, without the need for removal of the primary drive system (belt).
**** Some issues needed to be dealt with:
1) The tools and parts needed to perform the conversion.
2) Chain contact with various parts of the chassis and or the driveline.
3) Care for the chain drive after installation.
4) Speedometer adjustment after conversion.
^^
Last edited by Lama; 05-05-2015 at 11:53 PM.
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Johnny Goodlife (11-28-2016)
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Tool vendors to allow removal and installation of the primary, clutch mainshaft nut and pulley/sprocket nut:
http://www.georges-garage.com/trans_pre_o7.htm (5 speed = 1-7/8" pulley/sprocket nut)
http://www.georges-garage.com/trans_06_up.htm (6 speed = 2-1/4" pulley/sprocket nut)
http://www.mbsmfg.com/hadato.html
Clutch hub nut (left handed threads!!) socket: 30mm
New 2014 style SE Compensator Torx Socket: T70
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http://www.georges-garage.com/trans_pre_o7.htm (5 speed = 1-7/8" pulley/sprocket nut)
http://www.georges-garage.com/trans_06_up.htm (6 speed = 2-1/4" pulley/sprocket nut)
http://www.mbsmfg.com/hadato.html
Clutch hub nut (left handed threads!!) socket: 30mm
New 2014 style SE Compensator Torx Socket: T70
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