I just finished a '49 Pan with a Baker 6 into 4 and a Tech Cycle Electric Start kit with a Primary Belt drive, and we had to do similar mods to get the belt drive to fit inside the tin primary covers. It all ended up fitting and working perfectly, and I LOVE ❤️ the electric start. I'm 71 years old, and my knees aren't what they once were.
I have the tech cycle STARTER after market kit on my 81 FXWG. since 92 not a problem since than an it's 2023 still going strong. Great product. Awesome
I have an 81 FXWG with a 3in belt drive put in on in 1992. Open belt. Tech cycle after market starter kit . Crane duel firer electric ignition 4Hi. All steel braided oil lines AN Fittings. S@S stroker kit 86 ci. 514 cam . Did all this in 1991. Still have the Kicker . Runs great 👍 👌
Not sure about ur brother's FB, but on an old FXE shovel, a certain amount of leaking is normal. AKA "marking it's spot". In fact, if it doesn't drip a little it's worrying. This ofcourse is because of the chain oiler system etc, but I was getting more drips than I wanted. When I replaced the rear chain & drive sprocket, the reassembly basically forced my decision 2 go 2a dry primary. Ty4 watching & commenting.
your welcome , well the primary's on the chain drive systems are closed but the belted systems are either partially open (like mine) or completely open. This is done to increase air flow into the primary case a reduce heat stress on the belt.
Good move brother, I have the BDL on my Sucker Punch Sally, with the open belt, it's the only way to fly Bud, ride safe and keep the kneese in the breeze brother 👍🏼💯
Great video! Thinking of doing the same. BTW, that drop of persistent oil is most likely your main drive bushing and your transmission seal. Also, you can eliminate the need to manually oil your chain by installing an “O” ring chain.
It looks complex because of the oil lines need in the lube system for the closed primary chain drive system ... alot more messy at times as well ... haha
I’d love to go to a belt primary. I disconnected the oil lines from my primary and also the chain oiler. Now I just have the lines from the pump to the tank with a inline filter.
All hd clutches are dry. A chain primary only has oil for the chain. The clutch seats the disc tight enough almost no oil gets into the clutch what does is no concern.
Interesting upgrade. I've encountered videos of conversions to final belt drive before, but not primary. But perhaps it is particular to some H-D bikes?
Man that's a beautiful color! Do you know what it's called? My Fatboy is pearl read ad Mt buddies is scarlet red. Almost the same but mine has a golden pearl.
Enjoy the video👊👍🇺🇸
I just finished a '49 Pan with a Baker 6 into 4 and a Tech Cycle Electric Start kit with a Primary Belt drive, and we had to do similar mods to get the belt drive to fit inside the tin primary covers. It all ended up fitting and working perfectly, and I LOVE ❤️ the electric start. I'm 71 years old, and my knees aren't what they once were.
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I have the tech cycle STARTER after market kit on my 81 FXWG. since 92 not a problem since than an it's 2023 still going strong. Great product. Awesome
I have an 81 FXWG with a 3in belt drive put in on in 1992. Open belt. Tech cycle after market starter kit . Crane duel firer electric ignition 4Hi. All steel braided oil lines AN Fittings. S@S stroker kit 86 ci. 514 cam . Did all this in 1991. Still have the Kicker . Runs great 👍 👌
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My brother has a 1997 FatBoy and he had a leak after every ride too. He converted to a belt. Good vid. Ride safe
Not sure about ur brother's FB, but on an old FXE shovel, a certain amount of leaking is normal. AKA "marking it's spot". In fact, if it doesn't drip a little it's worrying. This ofcourse is because of the chain oiler system etc, but I was getting more drips than I wanted. When I replaced the rear chain & drive sprocket, the reassembly basically forced my decision 2 go 2a dry primary. Ty4 watching & commenting.
Excellent explanation on the conversion, I was curious , waiting for the video.......beautiful bike !
thanks, man 👍👊🇺🇲
I found that very interesting, thanks for all the details. I didn't know that shovel primary's weren't closed systems.
your welcome , well the primary's on the chain drive systems are closed but the belted systems are either partially open (like mine) or completely open. This is done to increase air flow into the primary case a reduce heat stress on the belt.
Good move brother, I have the BDL on my Sucker Punch Sally, with the open belt, it's the only way to fly Bud, ride safe and keep the kneese in the breeze brother 👍🏼💯
there's alot of sand down here and that's the reason why I didn't go with the open primary ... but I gave it some pretty strong consideration ...
@@freedomrider2157 I don't blame ya brother, I forgot about all that sand down there 💯👍🏼
Great video! Thinking of doing the same. BTW, that drop of persistent oil is most likely your main drive bushing and your transmission seal.
Also, you can eliminate the need to manually oil your chain by installing an “O” ring chain.
Great points !
I was told by an old school biker to never put an O ring chain in a shovelhead. It will eat up the primary. Specifically the starter housing i think
Smart idea change it Motorcycle sounds Like she's running really well thanks for the video take care
It seems to have worked out well so far 🙏, thanks, Tommy ...
Wow, that was a quite complex chain system.
It looks complex because of the oil lines need in the lube system for the closed primary chain drive system ... alot more messy at times as well ... haha
I’d love to go to a belt primary. I disconnected the oil lines from my primary and also the chain oiler. Now I just have the lines from the pump to the tank with a inline filter.
you might be glad you did 👍👊
Absolutely! Who wants clutch shavings in your engine oil
@@ashleyvail4888 Yikes 😲
cool video.
thanks, Scottie ... hope all is well
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Its fun to change the BELT😂😂
Yeah, belt technology has come a long way, thanks for watching and commenting.
that's my plan on my "78"
I think you will like it, Ronnie 👍🙏
Can’t beat the belts
they make sense 👊👍✌
I have the same BDL. Love it.
Glad you are enjoying it man. Mine is holding up well👊👍
You could've went with an o ring chain on the final drive
All hd clutches are dry. A chain primary only has oil for the chain. The clutch seats the disc tight enough almost no oil gets into the clutch what does is no concern.
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Interesting upgrade. I've encountered videos of conversions to final belt drive before, but not primary. But perhaps it is particular to some H-D bikes?
You see alot of old school Harley's with belted primary's, alot of them are open because they keep the belt cool...plus they are 🔥🔥... haha
I really would like to go with a belt primary drive, I'd like to have a 3 inch
it has it's advantages✌👊
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Absolutely
Interesting. Maybe I'll keep the belt system then if I were to have to contend with another oiling system.
thanks man, thanks for watching and thanks for commenting👍💯
Man that's a beautiful color! Do you know what it's called? My Fatboy is pearl read ad Mt buddies is scarlet red. Almost the same but mine has a golden pearl.
Candy apple red . Thanks for watching and commenting and have a wonderful week .