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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Default Open primary on a Fatbob?
Has anyone done it? (on a Fatbob?)
What's the purpose of an open primary and what are the advantages disadvantages etc.?

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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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No have never done it. Its usually for high horse power or because it just looks cool
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Is that basically the timing belt/chain like on a car?

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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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No it basically connects the engine to the cluth/transmission. Open primaries are really expensive.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Not sure the aftermarket is accommodating the TC96 yet in that manner...
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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It's the COOL factor.
 
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Originally Posted by SC-Longhair
Not sure the aftermarket is accommodating the TC96 yet in that manner...

I've seen one...let me locate it. It wasn't cheap...
 
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Found the link I saw them on...scroll down a bit.


http://www.dumbassbiker.com/store/page40.html
 
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Originally Posted by ghostrider69
It's the COOL factor.
but . . . but . . . but . . . I just can't get past that butt!
 
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