Gates vs. BDL Final Drive Belts
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Gates vs. BDL Final Drive Belts
I'm swapping out the 1-1/2" final drive belt on my '99 Dyna for a 1-1/8" so I can run a 150 tire. I ordered a Gates Polychain final drie belt from a vendor, and received a BDL belt from them.
Aside from finding BDL belts $15 cheaper elsewhere, is there any reason for me to be concerned about the quality? I was under the impression that Gates made the OEM belts for H-D, but I could be all wet there. Wouldn't be the first time.
Bottom line, is the BDL belt a quality piece that I don't need to worry about?
Thanks,
Dave
Aside from finding BDL belts $15 cheaper elsewhere, is there any reason for me to be concerned about the quality? I was under the impression that Gates made the OEM belts for H-D, but I could be all wet there. Wouldn't be the first time.
Bottom line, is the BDL belt a quality piece that I don't need to worry about?
Thanks,
Dave
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I did the same change on my 1990 Glide for the same reason and stayed with an H-D belt. I had heard of other brands breaking and stayed with what I knew. I've been riding belt drive Harleys for over twenty years and have only needed to replace one, due to stone damage, although it didn't break.
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That's why I questioned the BDL when I got it, it looked plasticky, if that's a word.
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