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98hotrodfatboy Jul 23, 2018 10:14 PM

Swapped Primary's.......
 
So tonight after work I swapped out my Belt drive for the OEM setup.... No issues at all. Took it out for a little ride afterwords and actually has less vibration throughout the entire bike.... Definitely Smoother and A lot quieter... Shifts perfect and no problems with the starter, didn't miss a beat... Started at 5 and was done by 9:30. The OEM doesn't look as good as the belt drive but watch gonna do.. Function over Formalities...


Kingglide549 Jul 23, 2018 10:29 PM

I guess you want to sell a belt drive unit?
You are not encouraging me-
I just made some upgrades (I hope) and installed a BDL belt .
It weighs 22 lbs lighter they the chain drive stuff!

98hotrodfatboy Jul 24, 2018 05:41 AM

BDL makes good shit.... You should be happy. Which model did you get?

Kingglide549 Jul 24, 2018 06:12 AM

Can't remember right now------- 1.25 belt? Not very wide.
My bike is use for touring and did not want a belt out in the wind .
It will fit inside the primary cover, but I am going to vent it. anyway
This BDL kit comes with a lock-up clutch.
I hope I made the right choice ......................

98hotrodfatboy Jul 24, 2018 09:07 AM

Most likely if it's an under the cover belt it's at least 1.625". Had one on mine a few years back...

Kingglide549 Jul 24, 2018 10:31 AM

That might be it..I will look when ai get out there today..
I have to finish the pistons and do the final mock-up.
I changed to roller rockers and want to make sure they dont kiss the pistons
When the pinion slipped they did, just so barely ..
.but of course enough. I am glad they did not break them or the heads!

98hotrodfatboy Jul 24, 2018 10:42 AM

Yea, sometimes it's just enough of a tap to collapse the lifter without bottoming the Piston in the lifter.

grbrown Jul 24, 2018 12:34 PM

Did you include the Suntech balance device in your 'new' build? Is that responsible for your smoother ride, by any chance?!

98hotrodfatboy Jul 24, 2018 02:29 PM

Honestly Graham, I really don't know. I've never rode without it however the OEM chain setup is much smoother than my belt setup.... This is only preliminary though, I only went out for 5-6 mile ride last night. The one thing I did notice though was that my over all ratio changed from 3.36:1 to a 3.28:1. Because my clutch Basket is only a 36 tooth not the 37 that is what it should be.. I know it's a very small change but I'm not shifting as quickly. A longer ride should sorry it all ..

grbrown Jul 24, 2018 03:10 PM

I'm not that one tooth is anything to be concerned about! When I bought my Glide new it had 32/61 belt drive, compared with the stock US spec of 32/70. We get used to what we have and once the horizon beckons you'll be too busy flying......


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