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i've spent more than a fair amount of time researching and talking with professionals re: an op solution for my 08 dyna.
in fact, i was fortunate enough to have a good amount of face time with russell mitchell, owner, etc. of www.exilecycles.com, perhaps some have seen any one of his television shows such as biker build-off.
russell was nice enough to walk me through the fabrication needed to make a primo open primary work on my dyna. i can tell you it is doable but not a "just do it" project. i've also had in-depth conversations with the folks at tech cycle going over their $5000 op for a mid-control dyna.
that being said, i do not believe it is good idea to "work around" anything that involves a 2" wide kevlar belt stretched between 2 metal gears spinning at up to 6400 rpm, less than a 1/4" from my foot while going 80 mph in traffic.
this is serious project i'm considering and am only interested in doing it correctly.
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If I can borrow a word from Jrk....guys have been rockin the open primary for a few decades now. Sometimes it just doesn't matter. They do what they want to their bikes and then go riding.
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Bikes with primary belts are known for getting real squirrelly. As seen in here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx0Qs...eature=related, near the end of the video.
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Bikes with primary belts are known for getting real squirrelly. As seen in here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx0Qs...eature=related, near the end of the video.
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I like all that "functionin' stuff" safely tucked away behind pretty chrome cases, not transferring heavy-horses just inches away from treasured body parts. My $0.02.
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Out'a sight, out'a mind, out'a danger. Got enough external threats to my safety on 2-wheels, without packing an extra along with me. The "cool" factor doesn't outweigh the potential troubles. Just my opinion, but, I am recognised as the world's leading authority on my opinion! ;>)
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I been looking....only tech offers it as bolt on....everything else seems to be soft tail oriented...my guess is its a chassis(sp?) thing?...also saw something with a open primary in a dyna and the swingarm pivot bolt and nut needed to be shaved for clearance..
the pant thing aint nothing a rubber band around it cant fix...just take the rubber band off before you mosey into the local watering hole!..
the pant thing aint nothing a rubber band around it cant fix...just take the rubber band off before you mosey into the local watering hole!..