I posted this earlier within a thread, and didn't get a response. So I will try it as afree standingpost. Why is the drive belt on the left side on Big Twins? It would be a lot easier to change belts if it were on the right side, as it is on Sportys, asthere would be no need to get into the primary. Somebody enlighten me.

 

Sporty's are a different animal,,,,,tranny engine in one case,,,,,Big twin two seprate componets......

 

Only good answer at this late date is that's how the designer wanted it.

 

why not?

 

OK, but my question still stands.Why couldn't they make the separate tranny case with the drive belt on the right side?

 

So you don't get confused by a BT & Sportster?

 

Cuz that's what side the sprocket is on!

 

Cuz the guy that wanted it on the right lost the coin toss!

 

U would have to run 4 pullys,,,,where would we put our kicker,,,,I will say COST....is the major factor....

 

Why be backwards and put it on the right side?lol