Open Primary vs. Closed Primary
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standuprick
Active Member
I saw the writing on the belt but wasnt sure if it was all baker. Thanks, I love the sound of them. Do they take weight off the left side of the bike?
standuprick
Active Member
I think I might break down and do it next winter.
liferider
Looking forward to retirement
My problem was, I had replaced the primary gasket 12-15 times. Every time I would romp on the throttle the torque would mess another seal up and drip drip drip. I went with the BDL with a Primo 1 7/16" offset disk. BEST THING I EVER DID TO THE BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
I've got a closed belt on one bike and a closed chain on the other.
I've had friends that went open belt -- damn thing sounded terrible. -- Every time he'd stall we throw quarters at him to tell him to change to the rinse cycle (sounded like a washing machine)
Given what I'v eexperienced with belt vs chain, I'll take a chain every time -- I've snapped 3 or 4 belts on the close belt system -- never snapped a chain.
Changing the fluids -- no big deal really.
46K and I've needed to adjust the chain once and barely == probably could have let it go.
Bottom line -- Do what makes you happy with the bike both its performance and looks
Good luck with whatever choice you make.
Mike
I've had friends that went open belt -- damn thing sounded terrible. -- Every time he'd stall we throw quarters at him to tell him to change to the rinse cycle (sounded like a washing machine)
Given what I'v eexperienced with belt vs chain, I'll take a chain every time -- I've snapped 3 or 4 belts on the close belt system -- never snapped a chain.
Changing the fluids -- no big deal really.
46K and I've needed to adjust the chain once and barely == probably could have let it go.
Bottom line -- Do what makes you happy with the bike both its performance and looks
Good luck with whatever choice you make.
Mike
Chippy Chad
Member
closed if you wear bell bottom jeans open is for shorts.
SHORTS??????????????? now, that and loafers sounds like something Big Al would do.
RIP 
Ghostflame
Well-Known Member
:loony: I personally never ride with shorts.
Kinda shake my head when I see
other people on any bike with shorts,or
tennis shoes for that matter.
Just say'n.
Chippy Chad
Member
It was a joke man..... I see you are from Oregon, I bought my bike off ebay from Bend. Shipped it to VT.
Brew
Troop Supporter
That's one damn sexy ORANGE scoot bruce...
:2thumbs:
Ghostflame
Well-Known Member
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
If you look at Baker, I would budget for $3.5 to 4K and find a friend to install it!
There are some very talented individuals around you.
There are some very talented individuals around you.
pknowles
RETIRED
The Baker unit is a peice of cake to install and comes with very detailed instructions. Oh, probably one of the best looking belt drives out there.
The Baker is a nice setup, not the best or nicest looking but Karata's are very hard to come by. Install is straight forward, I suggest checking alignment without loosening tranny mount bolts (your alignment should be good as is). Also be patient with the OBS, it can be a PITA to install. Good luck and post up some pics when you've got it done..
Mr. Wright
Knows some things
I'm about 5 hours from you, if you want to bring it over. We can do it together.