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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WATERHAWG08
P Daddy what year is your bike? I've got an 08 NT I would like to install open primary, but can't find one for it.....
Mine's an 06 but BDL make a setup for 07- 09 bikes:
"The ALL-NEW EVO-8S 2 3/4" belt drive fits 2007-2009 Softail models. Also included in this drive kit is BDL's NEW Ball Bearing Clutch system!"

It's on their website
http://beltdrives.com/234_obd.htm

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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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pdaddy, thanks for the info, I'll check them out today, maybe christmas in july....LOL
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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wow, open it is! jst ordered the bdl drive
does anyone know if there are, or can you get covers/guards from someone else to fit

also prollly will have a chrome inner cover f/s shortly
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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really there cheap compared to all new harley chain drive. i have one and its ok, other people like it more than i do. guess it lessens the vibration a little.open primary?-belt-cover-done1.jpg
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by roberth2334
go for the open. I have a BDL in the garage just waiting to be put on. BrianP Ultima does NOT make an open primary for your bike. They dont make one for 200 series tire
u were correct with this, talked with an ultima dealer and he said they are coming out with one soon, but as of right now they dont have one to fit
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Whoad00d
i like the open but i must say its not "harley" if you going to go open go 100% custom and build one from the frame up!

Russ

hmmmmm..............everything i put on my bike is not harley, the harley parts **** is made in china
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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When you convert chain to open belt, are you running a dry clutch? I am just curious
 
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Originally Posted by brianp25
does anyone know if there are, or can you get covers/guards from someone else to fit
Is it recommended to have a cover on it? Is it common for rocks to bounce off the road and end up between the belt and the pulley?
 
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