is there any benefit to open belt drive primary?

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#31

05-16-2016 | 09:12 PM

Alain

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Originally Posted by RPMorey

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.

C'mon man. You are trying to spend my money for me? Hahahaha

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#32

05-18-2016 | 06:12 PM

FurryOne

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

BDL's website has a lot of info and a phone call wouldn't hurt to find out , nothing says you have to buy.

BDL Tech support? Is that an oxymoron or just a bad joke? Maybe BDL has changed in the last 3 years, but when I wanted to buy one they wouldn't even answer phone calls from my dealer. You want tech support - call Rivera-Primo.

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#33

05-18-2016 | 06:20 PM

FurryOne

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Originally Posted by Tlcrawford

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

Rivera-Primo lists the 1990 & later FXR's in their catalog, but with a 2" belt. Their kits come with their own clutch and are available in polished or black matte finish.

If you think you need a 3" belt, watch this video:

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#34

05-18-2016 | 07:01 PM

TwiZted Biker

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Who said anything about tech support ?

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#35

05-18-2016 | 07:31 PM

FurryOne

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

Who said anything about tech support ?

Why?... Do you think a Secretary that answers the phones is going to know what fits your bike?

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#36

05-18-2016 | 09:59 PM

oct1949

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as a factory option.. OSHA would NEVER pass it...

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#37

05-18-2016 | 10:37 PM

Rocker B

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Originally Posted by FurryOne

I don't know about 3 years ago.....but 6 weeks ago, Scott at BDL was very helpful and answered or returned all of my calls or emails quickly. He gave me all the info I needed and shipped the kit directly to my indy...

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#38

05-18-2016 | 10:37 PM

Hocus-Pocus

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As far as BDL goes, I had one of their compensaters for my '08 Heritage Softail. It is the biggest POS I've ever seen. I will never purchase anything else from BDL

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