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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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hey guys an girls does anyone have a belt drive primary and if so which one ? internal belt exposed belt which brand and/or kit etc and how much ? is it worth changing to belt ?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Belt is better IMO, quit and durable. How much will depend on who dose the work. I did a bud of mines Road King, exposed setup cost him $350.00 for parts. On his first ride his shoe string got wrapped around the pulley, it was funny.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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I have never seen a broken primary chain yet,have had and seen broken primary belts though,imho no good for touring.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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kewl thanks fella's ,i was just considering it for a few reasons ,mainly to get rid of the horrible clunk on start and down shifts because of the auto adj on our 09 ultra as well as going a little smaller on engine sproket to get a better kick off in first !?! maybe ill leave it until the chain dies :/
 
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