zz chopper
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Knothead ... this is zzchopper ... I have throttle cables that I can not use after changing handlebars on my 2004 ridgeback. They look like new. Both cables for $50?
BDL vs ULTIMA
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Bigtrks
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So if I am actually in the market for an Ultima open primary someone tell me which one specifically I am looking for I can’t seem to find an ad that says this one will fit Kelly’s 2004 big dog choppervSs 107 lol
zz chopper
Member
Hey guys ... I want to add my 2 cents. I built one off custom bikes for 13 years. And I get the coolness of an open primary. I used Ultima's and BDL's open belt drives. Could not justify the price of Primo. In the end the steel clutch plates eat into their interface with the clutch basket and clutches start to drag and clatter. I could not stand the noise and removed them and went to closed wet primary's on all my personal customs. I have a 2004 ridgeback that I'm customizing and will certainly keep the closed primary. That's just me (do not like a bike that sounds like it's coming apart) and to each it's own. I think they are cool looking for sure but they are not for me. One last thing .... if you buy one I advise holding onto your closed primary. As to which is better ... I did not find one to be better than the other.
ZZ CHOPPER
ZZ CHOPPER
Pretty sure this is the 2” Ultima model. Requires you to adjust the transmission to align with the motor face. Pretty straightforward & plenty of vids on youtube to guide you along. Not super expensive.
roadie1389
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Mr. Wright
Knows some things
Beat me to it. When I put that Ultima on my 03 Chopper with the DT frame, I had to machine the spacer down to 1 7/16
If you have a’04 chopper you will need the 1.5” spacer.
mittens
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So the basics are
1.5" spacer https://www.ebay.com/itm/264514352303
1.5" pulley spacer https://www.ebay.com/itm/263534407789
and the belt drive it self thats it?
remove outer primary, compensator, clutch/ basket, and inner primary. then bolt ups that, and Bam done?
1.5" spacer https://www.ebay.com/itm/264514352303
1.5" pulley spacer https://www.ebay.com/itm/263534407789
and the belt drive it self thats it?
remove outer primary, compensator, clutch/ basket, and inner primary. then bolt ups that, and Bam done?
Yup. That’s it.
mittens
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Everyone runs the dag style with out side bearing support?
The street set up looks better. Just curious if it will hold up if I change bearings often, vs the other.
Looks like they make 3 outer covers so can order one that does not look like the rest for the most part. They also offer a Heal gaurd.
The street set up looks better. Just curious if it will hold up if I change bearings often, vs the other.
Looks like they make 3 outer covers so can order one that does not look like the rest for the most part. They also offer a Heal gaurd.
Plenty of them out there to be had. Not cheap but they are available. Heel guard isn’t necessary in my opinion. But to each his own. If you’re going to pop for one the sooner the better. They ain’t going to get any cheaper that’s for sure.
Good luck! Keep us updated on your progress!
