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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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im planning on getting a 2010 softail custom after i get out of basic training, and i cam across Exile cycles and found that they have a 3" open belt primary drive, and i was curious if anyone has feedback from it? or any other open drive? i have had a few friends say good and bad things about open primary(ies?) so just curious as to what you guys think.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Never did anything for me, especially on a softtail. I kind of reserved those for the hardtail chopper guy's. That said, your vote is the one that counts.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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yeah i just want to see some input before i actually go get it and find out some stuff i could of found out by asking. everything has a good and bad side, better to know the bad side before you get the good side so you can fix it. but its just a thought
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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It's a looks thing ya know! Hard edge which takes alot work to pull it off on a modern cruser with a few bolt ons. I say do all your mods first then see if it fits your ride. Have fun!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lockman
I say do all your mods first then see if it fits your ride. Have fun!
that's great advise!!!!!!

that's exactly what i am doing with my ride man. i'm doing everything else and then i'm gonna look into the open primary.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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I have three kids 5 and under = No open primary for me for a while. Huge safety issues not to mention lack of funds
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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.. I like the way they Sound
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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So much stuff to do prior to the open belt.....
 
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I like the look but not sure it the look is worth the cost - over a grand right? Is there a performance advantage or just show no go?

Lockdude makes a great point about no starting with that mod. Think about all the **** you can do for that coin?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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to me it depends on the bike. some bikes they look cool and some they dont do anything. you can get a BDL for under $900.00 on ebay, new. the only problem with BDL is that a good number of them have problems3" Open Belt Primary Drive-belt-cover-done-2.jpg with the jackshaft engaging but theres a outfit that sell a bullet-proof jackshaft that corrects the problem, at least thats what i had to do for mine.
 
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