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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Just bought a 2014 FXDB yesterday (my first harley) and noticed something I didnt expect

When I was looking up info about the bike before I bought it on the official Harley site, it said that it is chain driven. But mine is belt driven? I was so excited buying the bike that I didnt notice it at the dealership.

So my question to whoever can help is, are some bikes of the same year and model belt driven rather than chain?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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HD calls belts, chains.
As well as belt.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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I could use a good belt
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Technically it's both, chain driven primary belt driven secondary.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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Probably was a chain driven primary you saw?? oops a little late just saw o leary17's post
 
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Id take a final drive belt over a chain anyday. The belts dont require any maintenance other than adjusting and last a long time
 
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Belts keep the rear wheel and spokes a whole lot cleaner. Other than adjustment, belt requires no maintenance.
 
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Take a deep breath and enjoy your new ride.

Congratulations!
 
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Congrats on the new SB I recently did the same.
 
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