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Old 11-20-2009, 09:41 AM   #121
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So is there any performance gain in putting on an open primary? It looks heavier that the stock setup. ie, more rotational mass producing less overall power.
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Old 11-20-2009, 10:32 AM   #122
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Heavier? At the common weight of those bikes would it really matter?
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Old 11-21-2009, 05:57 PM   #123
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no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.
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Old 11-21-2009, 09:09 PM   #124
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no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.
Plus no fluid. I know my primary holds a full quart. Don't know how much those big mothers are slurpin.
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Old 11-22-2009, 01:11 PM   #125
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Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.
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Old 11-23-2009, 08:48 AM   #126
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Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.
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Old 06-21-2010, 11:28 PM   #127
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Ya know... being summer you can expect more rotation of the regular bikes aka the guys I ride with. Caveman brought over his 08 Ultra. It needed some "once over" being he bought it used. Also a complete oil change, scavenger, trans and primary oil changed. Clutch adjusted, rear air suspension adjustment, rear belt deflection check/adjust, replace/adjust highway pegs, remove front bumper, lube pivits, check fasternors, etc...

It's no wonder why it takes us 4 hours.

Well of coarse we do have some fun while we're at it...

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Old 06-22-2010, 10:34 AM   #128
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will you adopt me? I'll live in the garage.
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I will and you're welcome to come to the garage anytime.

And don't say it's too far. Ebbs came up from mississippi to change his oil.


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all my big rides are planned on the opposite direction but at some point I may consider it
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