is there any benefit to open belt drive primary?
#21
05-13-2016 | 10:28 PM
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From: Rome, NY
That's because BDL uses Aluminum, where Rivera-Primo goes the extra mile and uses steel that's stronger - and heavier. Does BDL still tell you to Locktite the crap out of the transmission shaft splines?
What brand were you using that they broke? Did you have a guard on? I ask because a stone is the quickest way to blow out a belt.
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#22
05-13-2016 | 10:43 PM
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
#23
05-15-2016 | 08:32 AM
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In the old days it was a good way to get a motor and transmission of different vintages mated together, be it a full custom or a swap meet special.
Today, just because they look and SOUND cool. And if you rip your jeans on one, you are doing it wrong, or maybe the bell bottoms are a little too big!?!?
PS one less fluid to check and change
Today, just because they look and SOUND cool. And if you rip your jeans on one, you are doing it wrong, or maybe the bell bottoms are a little too big!?!?
PS one less fluid to check and change
#27
05-16-2016 | 12:41 PM
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Joined: May 2016
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From: Lighthouse Point, FL
Greetings everyone,
I am building up a 91FXR and looking to add a BDL 3" open primary on it. I'm told I need to be sure of what I'm buying because the FRX has unique parts to it. Does anyone know if I need a special FXR version or if I can buy a used one from eBay or CL with a high degree of certainty that it will fit? I see Dyna and Softail as options but don't know if there is a right or wrong one. I would greatly appreciate some help. I'd also happily engage in a discussion to buy a used one from one of you if you have what I need. Thank you!!! Tom
I am building up a 91FXR and looking to add a BDL 3" open primary on it. I'm told I need to be sure of what I'm buying because the FRX has unique parts to it. Does anyone know if I need a special FXR version or if I can buy a used one from eBay or CL with a high degree of certainty that it will fit? I see Dyna and Softail as options but don't know if there is a right or wrong one. I would greatly appreciate some help. I'd also happily engage in a discussion to buy a used one from one of you if you have what I need. Thank you!!! Tom
#28
05-16-2016 | 07:30 PM
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Greetings everyone,
I am building up a 91FXR and looking to add a BDL 3" open primary on it. I'm told I need to be sure of what I'm buying because the FRX has unique parts to it. Does anyone know if I need a special FXR version or if I can buy a used one from eBay or CL with a high degree of certainty that it will fit? I see Dyna and Softail as options but don't know if there is a right or wrong one. I would greatly appreciate some help. I'd also happily engage in a discussion to buy a used one from one of you if you have what I need. Thank you!!! Tom
I am building up a 91FXR and looking to add a BDL 3" open primary on it. I'm told I need to be sure of what I'm buying because the FRX has unique parts to it. Does anyone know if I need a special FXR version or if I can buy a used one from eBay or CL with a high degree of certainty that it will fit? I see Dyna and Softail as options but don't know if there is a right or wrong one. I would greatly appreciate some help. I'd also happily engage in a discussion to buy a used one from one of you if you have what I need. Thank you!!! Tom
#30
05-16-2016 | 08:28 PM
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From: Rotterdam, NY
I have the Exile drive on my Night Train and love it! The drive and clutch are Rivera Primo and the styling is all Russell. I've got about 10,00 problem free miles on mine. The ratio is a little quicker off the lights, revs quicker, top end is a little slower.