Open Primary

[BIGVICK35]

Wanting to put an open primary on my 2004 Ridgeback. Does anyone have any suggestions? I went to the baker site but I only seen primarys for 2005 and up. Thanks in advance

 

[Brew]

Check this out:
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/transmission-drive/18228-baker-karata-primary-belt-drive.html

 

[pig pen]

You can use mostly any belt drive with the 04 (with proper off-set of course).

 

[Moespeeds]

If you have a Daytec frame you have an odd offset, I believe it's 1 7/16" but not 100% sure. Make sure you get the proper offset spacer, I had to have mine machined custom.

 

[1mndg]

I went with BDL and spacer...works very well!!!

 

[sparker4life]

here you go

BAKER 2.4 BIG DOG SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVE PRIMARY HARLEY : eBay Motors (item 160352322959 end time Apr-26-10 00:24:30 PDT)

 

[BIGVICK35]

Thanks for all the help:2thumbs:

 

[Top1371]

If you have a Daytec frame you have an odd offset, I believe it's 1 7/16" but not 100% sure. Make sure you get the proper offset spacer, I had to have mine machined custom.

How do you tell if you have a daytec frame on a Ridgeback? I've been thinking about getting one of the SMW primaries like yours. Any issues with it so far?

 

[beagle man]

I went with a Karata .Jim is a great guy.Bealge Man

 

[alhall88]

Daytec frames have a 1-7/16 offset and another option for the left side drive guys is the primo rivera belt drive. They are the only company that makes that offset specifically for these frames so no machining needed. It is a USA made unit so it costs a little more.

 

[chacha]

I've been running the Primo for more than a year -- happy with the performance, sounds, adjust-ability and not needing to change fluid :up:

The two-piece back-plate makes installation and adjustment stupid simple.

Some shots and a vid so you can hear it whine....

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[alhall88]

I put the chrome pulley covers on but I'm going to run mine without the guard.

 

[BIGVICK35]

I put the chrome pulley covers on but I'm going to run mine without the guard.

Now that looks sweet!

 

[BIGVICK35]

This is the reply I recieved from baker.

Steve,

Your bike is a Softail (solid mount), NOT an FXR style (rubber mount), correct? If so, SBD-0-S with outside bearing support, polished 2995 retail, 2396 sale price, BAKER pays freight

Thanks

James​

 

[waykool]

I use the BDL open primary on my 03 Chopper.-------> Belt Drives LTD.