open belt drive fatboy lo
#21
08-18-2010, 08:11 AM
I agree. It really takes ALOT to destroy a 2 or 3 inch wide belt. A buddy managed to put a hole in his from a rock years ago. I think he still runs the same belt. They are very reliable systems that get a lot of negativity from people who have never even installed or ran one.
most 3 inch belts without guards will end up with rocks and stuff like that in them, u just have to check over them and try and get them out as best you can
#22
08-18-2010, 08:31 AM
I'd love to put one of these on my ride. I have the Harley Goodies floorboard extensions which gives at least an extra inch to inch and a quarter. I'd imagine a 3" would fit! But...I need about $3000 for that PM one that I really like the looks of. Time to start saving.
Drew
Drew
#23
08-19-2010, 04:43 AM
I agree. It really takes ALOT to destroy a 2 or 3 inch wide belt. A buddy managed to put a hole in his from a rock years ago. I think he still runs the same belt. They are very reliable systems that get a lot of negativity from people who have never even installed or ran one.
#24
08-19-2010, 08:33 AM
Not a very good close up pic but the only guard I ran was a custom made one around the front pulley (it is black if you can see it). The center guard was the only one I ran other than that. The only reason I ran the front guard is because I am short and my left heel rested on that guard.
I'd love to put one of these on my ride. I have the Harley Goodies floorboard extensions which gives at least an extra inch to inch and a quarter. I'd imagine a 3" would fit! But...I need about $3000 for that PM one that I really like the looks of. Time to start saving.
Drew
Drew
I was under the impression that general maintenance was much easier than the enclosed chain. What negativity do you wish to share?
#25
08-19-2010, 09:44 AM
3K for that set up but standard drives are cheaper. I know your have a 2010 model but this will give you an idea.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BDL-2...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BDL-2...Q5fAccessories
#26
08-19-2010, 09:53 AM
Wow...that one is STILL $1500! I was hoping that Dr. V-Twin had made a typo...
Well, I guess that settles it. This mod is one that is going to be definitely waiting at least until next winter. I definitely could not justify the cost at this point and time.
Guess I should add that to the disadvantage side in my comparison...cost to get into one. lol.
Thank you, 2006FLST. I appreciate you doing my homework for me.
PS - How'd you know my bike is a 2010? It's not mentioned in my sig...
EDIT: Colour...I get it. The silver with blue pin-striping was restricted to only the 2010 models.
Well, I guess that settles it. This mod is one that is going to be definitely waiting at least until next winter. I definitely could not justify the cost at this point and time.
Guess I should add that to the disadvantage side in my comparison...cost to get into one. lol.
Thank you, 2006FLST. I appreciate you doing my homework for me.
PS - How'd you know my bike is a 2010? It's not mentioned in my sig...
EDIT: Colour...I get it. The silver with blue pin-striping was restricted to only the 2010 models.
#27
08-19-2010, 10:31 AM
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#29
08-19-2010, 12:16 PM
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#30
08-19-2010, 01:21 PM
It says 2010 Crossbones under your name. Yeah those open belts are pricey. That is why I don't have one on my heritage. Most of the cost is the motor plate.