is there any benefit to open belt drive primary?
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05-12-2016 | 02:58 PM
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05-12-2016 | 04:02 PM
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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.
A downside is that you lose oil bath lubrication for inner primary bearing, clutch hub bearing, and a compensator.
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05-12-2016 | 06:40 PM
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I went 2"....BDL #EVO 8S-2R
Can only speak for myself, but I haven't had/noticed either of these issues with the BDL, nice and smooth...maybe other brands??
Can only speak for myself, but I haven't had/noticed either of these issues with the BDL, nice and smooth...maybe other brands??
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05-12-2016 | 09:22 PM
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05-13-2016 | 11:38 AM
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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.
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.
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