I need some feebdback on a custom build...
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Tourer
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From: Idaho
A belt drive primary was always an option, but one that I did not really like as the bike is wide enough down there now. I wasn't sure what to go with for a dry clutch with a belt drive either. Everyone I talked to steered me to a Barnett Scorpion Lockup or a Primo Rivera Pro clutch, which are both wet clutches. I went with the Barnett. My only concern with the Barnett is the friction zone (and perhaps lack thereof) for low speed maneuvering. I will be hanging on to the compensating sprocket just in case I want to put it back in but I'm doubting I'll need it. I should be finding out fairly soon and it's not that big of a deal to put it back in.
Road Master
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From: Tejas
From what I'm seeing, I'll probably be in the 140-145 hp AND torque range. I think you can get away with the Baker DD6 on your set up, but it won't hold up to this motor. Once you get over that 120 mark, things start changing. I think the weakest link on this build is going to be the belt drive. I stuck with a belt instead of going to a chain but I may change that out later as well. Time will tell. Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking forward to what I can pick up off the line without the comp. in there. Most guys say it makes a significance difference...while eliminating the potential for failure. I reckon I'll find out.
Griz
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I vote for the bdl primary. A 124 will be able to deal with the solid sprocket well. And depending on how you drive, a chain upgrade in the rear could be a good thing as well.
I will speak from my knowledge: I am running a 3 inch complete open bdl primary ev-9s. I am using Alto plates and steels. If I try to make it slip, I can. But any other time it doesn't. Even under very hard acceleration at about 126 tq. I am also running a chain final drive. But I also would consider my bike geared for the highway even though it's a softail. Florida is very flat and we have high speed limits. 80-90 is my cruising speed
I will speak from my knowledge: I am running a 3 inch complete open bdl primary ev-9s. I am using Alto plates and steels. If I try to make it slip, I can. But any other time it doesn't. Even under very hard acceleration at about 126 tq. I am also running a chain final drive. But I also would consider my bike geared for the highway even though it's a softail. Florida is very flat and we have high speed limits. 80-90 is my cruising speed
Cruiser
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From: Far from Home
Hey misfitJason
I'm considering a 3" open bdl primary on a softtail.
Are you using stock floor boards?
What sprockets & chain are you running? (brand & size)
Any other issues? E.g I ran a bdl rear sprocket that was noisy from new (with new belt)
Thanks in advance if you reply.
I'm considering a 3" open bdl primary on a softtail.
Are you using stock floor boards?
What sprockets & chain are you running? (brand & size)
Any other issues? E.g I ran a bdl rear sprocket that was noisy from new (with new belt)
Thanks in advance if you reply.
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by WesternNSW
Hey misfitJason
I'm considering a 3" open bdl primary on a softtail.
Are you using stock floor boards?
What sprockets & chain are you running? (brand & size)
Any other issues? E.g I ran a bdl rear sprocket that was noisy from new (with new belt)
Thanks in advance if you reply.
I'm considering a 3" open bdl primary on a softtail.
Are you using stock floor boards?
What sprockets & chain are you running? (brand & size)
Any other issues? E.g I ran a bdl rear sprocket that was noisy from new (with new belt)
Thanks in advance if you reply.
Bdl sprockets on the belt drive. PBI 23 tooth trans sprocket. 51 tooth rear sprocket. All of them are steel. I don't remember the brand of the chain. I have run just about every brand over the years. O-ring is where it's at. But they all last me about two years. Florida kills everything.
It is noisy. But I don't mind.
Cruiser
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From: Far from Home
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