None, except that it makes it easier to install an outer support bearing, if you need one because you're making 200+ horsepower or so.
A downside is that you lose oil bath lubrication for inner primary bearing, clutch hub bearing, and a compensator.
Last edited by Warp Factor; 05-12-2016 at 04:32 PM.
if you do it def go with a guard to keep rocks from destroying the belt...there's open ones that still have a cool look an show the belt. I had an enclosed belt on my shovel an never had a problem with it, I ran vented covers though to keep temps down to extend belt life.
Run them for years on my FXWG but went back to the enclosed chain after being standed with a broken belt twice. They also make a bunch of racket when the clutch is engaged. You loose your compensator which makes a bit more jerky ride around town. The positives are less weight, fewer parts, no oil or drips, and they do look cool. I had a guard on mine so never ate any bell bottoms. I've never been left stranded because of a primary chain so think I continue using them cause I go on long trips quite often.
You`re the first person (and a sensible one at that) that I have known to use a belt guard on on of those....
Originally Posted by langwilliams
if you do it def go with a guard to keep rocks from destroying the belt...there's open ones that still have a cool look an show the belt. I had an enclosed belt on my shovel an never had a problem with it, I ran vented covers though to keep temps down to extend belt life.
Why not make a belt guard from heavy duty expanded metal grate? That way it`ll still keep the rocks out and get plenty of air cooling on the belt.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; 05-15-2016 at 09:46 AM.