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Nov 27, 2011 | 09:37 AM

#21

Blk and Chrome

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From: Connecticut

Love to have one myself just wish the cost was less. The PM is the one for me the BDL is just to plain.

Nov 27, 2011 | 01:01 PM

#22

poppavein

Road Master

Joined: Sep 2009

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From: Pacific NorthWest Territory

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw

No chain to adjust. Easier to change belt and clutch pack - if needed. No fluids to change. Stronger clutch. Feel the pull of the motor - no compensator.

Is the rear belt easier to change?

Your bike is badass, the video was great.

Nov 27, 2011 | 01:14 PM

#23

Tx_Outlaw

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Joined: Sep 2005

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From: Aledo, Texas

Not the rear belt. Primary belt. I'm going to go to a chain final drive so it'll be much easier to swap that out!

Nov 28, 2011 | 11:32 AM

#24

honkylips

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Joined: Sep 2007

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I've been itching for an open primary, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet just because I usually rest my left foot on top of the primary when I ride and that position is so comfy for me, that I'm afraid I'd miss being able to ride long distances like that.

Nov 28, 2011 | 01:15 PM

#25

Ash16

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Joined: Jun 2009

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From: Rowlett, Texas

I'm hoping that I will be able to get one for my next upgrade. They are pricey but damn they look good.

Nov 28, 2011 | 06:10 PM

#26

DR. V-TWIN

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Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 19,364

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From: Los Angeles, CA

I'm trying to get a Primo Brute V as a birthday gift here. If my gift givers would only cooperate with the price all would be well. Everyone cross your fingers, these things are pricey even at dealer cost.

Drew

Nov 28, 2011 | 06:42 PM

#27

Night_Train

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Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 1,171

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From: SE Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw

I'm running one on my '06 Train. Love it! It's actually built by BDL and has there logo all over the internal parts. Got a buddy who just installed the BDL unit on his '09 Train with a 107" built motor. He was concerned about his stock clutch prior and even had some slipping issues. He hasn't had any issues with the BDL unit and he's been known to ride pretty hard at times.

Chuck is right, I am anything but easy on my bike, I love the feel of the belt drive which feels far more positive and give you more feed back from the engine. I have tortured the clutch quite a bit without a hiccup even, just finished taking it off and inspecting parts, looks great. I installed this in a day by myself, start to finish. Won't go back to closed, Chuck's PM unit is way flashier than my BDL unit and looks killer, but I wasn't awful disappointed with the way the BDL looks overall, just be careful what cleaning agents you use on the anodizing is all.

Nov 28, 2011 | 06:50 PM

#28

heybaylor

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Joined: Oct 2010

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From: east texas

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Originally Posted by quickster47

Besides the fact they simply look bad, as in really - really neat, is there any real advantage to having one?

Carl

yep " eye candy" , and the ewws, and awww's that go with it .

and dont forget that it will trim your trousers , if the left leg is too long .
to each his own