Open primary conversion
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If your talking about an old school 3 inch open belt, BDL style......
Not sure you would be able to keep the floorboards. That would KILL any open belt for me. If you could maintain the boards, I say go for it. Just remember, a Twinkie will NEVER, and I mean freakin' NEVER...... be a Shovelhead. And ain't no belt drive gonna' make it one. Just sayin'......
Not sure you would be able to keep the floorboards. That would KILL any open belt for me. If you could maintain the boards, I say go for it. Just remember, a Twinkie will NEVER, and I mean freakin' NEVER...... be a Shovelhead. And ain't no belt drive gonna' make it one. Just sayin'......
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
totally possible- and you get to run a dry clutch too.
I have a belt drive primary in here:
It's a primo- the first name ( still) in belt drives.
If it means anything, I like a wet clutch better, they work and last longer...and that's what i have in my evo and twin cam bikes
Mike
I have a belt drive primary in here:
It's a primo- the first name ( still) in belt drives.
If it means anything, I like a wet clutch better, they work and last longer...and that's what i have in my evo and twin cam bikes
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Dec 2, 2016 at 01:28 AM.
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totally possible- and you get to run a dry clutch too.
I have a belt drive primary in here:
It's a primo- the first name ( still) in belt drives.
If it means anything, I like a wet clutch better, they work and last longer...and that's what i have in my evo and twin cam bikes
Mike
I have a belt drive primary in here:
It's a primo- the first name ( still) in belt drives.
If it means anything, I like a wet clutch better, they work and last longer...and that's what i have in my evo and twin cam bikes
Mike
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You need to read bro. He said he always liked the look of it.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
It's easy, you just have to look in old barns- that's where this one came from. It was stored in a barn for many years. A couple of conversations and an offer and I've had this for near 20 years- the motor and tranny are all new inside the cases- I added the belt drive and a hall effect ignition sensor ( no points)- but still 6 volt.
I had another '53 and a '63 at the time I bought this one.
But this is the only original factory paint Pan I've had- and it's a one-year-only colour. Glamour Green
The beauty of the old machines is you can ride "at the edge" while being under the speed limit
I was born in Red Deer, Dad was stationed at RCAF Penhold.
Mike
I had another '53 and a '63 at the time I bought this one.
But this is the only original factory paint Pan I've had- and it's a one-year-only colour. Glamour Green
The beauty of the old machines is you can ride "at the edge" while being under the speed limit
I was born in Red Deer, Dad was stationed at RCAF Penhold.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Dec 2, 2016 at 10:46 AM.
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And I would personally say its not universally inappropriate for baggers.
