Open primary
Open primary
Gonnna be going to an open primary and dry clutch soon.Anyone got any suggestions on brands? Thinking of Baker but I know they're 2 to 3 times the price of some other brands.On the flip side I know Baker has good stuff and I don't want to bolt on just any old ****.
I'll go to their website and check it out.Thanks! I don't know why but any noise from my chain bugs me.The belt set up looks better and it seems to me to be way lower maintenance
You wouldn't think the clutch would make any noise unless it was disengaged.The chain just seems like a haywire chickenshit deal.The Harley shop said they had automatic tensioners in stock.I guess the factory stuff works but I always figured belts were better than chains.They got rid of the chains on the final drive for a good reason I think
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My open belt on the Shovel made zero noise, unless I pushed the clutch in. Then it was noisy as hell.
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Clutch is quiet when disengaged. Only really hear the clutch when idling in neutral. Ratio is also a little different. That make the bike feel a little snappier from a stop. Sixth gear light also stopped working, because of ratio and other mods to the bike. I do find the belt drive to be much smoother feeling than the chain/compensator was. But it is noisy. Rattles in neutral and whines on acceleration and deceleration. I do love the rawness of the looks and sounds!
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Clutch noise
Clutch noise only when disengaged makes sense to me because the plates would be loose and rattling around against the other ones.You have to wonder if adjusting the clutch a little more positive would cut down on a bit of the noise.I won't know until I bolt mine on.I've heard a lot of good things about belt drives.Think I'm going to spend a bit more on a trusted brand.
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Clutch noise only when disengaged makes sense to me because the plates would be loose and rattling around against the other ones.You have to wonder if adjusting the clutch a little more positive would cut down on a bit of the noise.I won't know until I bolt mine on.I've heard a lot of good things about belt drives.Think I'm going to spend a bit more on a trusted brand.