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Author:  cactus [ 08 Jul 2020 21:32 ]
Post subject:  Primary belt kit
I'm planning to check the primary chain adjustment at the weekend, this got me thinking. Why isn't there a belt primary kit for Buells, I don't mean the big wide external kits like those for big twin Harleys, but something that would fit inside the primary case. Alloy pulleys and a belt would reduce overall weight, do away with the need for adjustment and improve clutch operation.

I owned a 1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D for a just over 16 years, for those not in the know that's a Meriden Triumph, kickstart an' all and with a primary set up much the same as the Buells. Pretty much the first thing done to the bike was this upgrade, the kit was purchased from Norman Hyde and made a big difference to the bike.

Anybody know why there isn't such a kit for Buells?
Author:  gusm2 [ 08 Jul 2020 21:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Primary belt kit
If there is it would be the same as a Sportster I'd imagine :idea:
Author:  Maz [ 08 Jul 2020 21:47 ]
Post subject:  Re: Primary belt kit
There is but the Buell runs a wet primary and clutch, the kit is very expensive and needs the transmission oil to be isolated and a different clutch set up......if it aint broke, why try and fix it ?
Author:  Adam [ 09 Jul 2020 18:21 ]
Post subject:  Re: Primary belt kit
I’ve got a Hayward belt primary on my T140, and it runs wet as the engine breathes into the primary.
Author:  x1glider [ 09 Jul 2020 20:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Primary belt kit
Wakan/Avinton was running a dry primary with a belt but by who I don't know. They were using S&S built engines but that shouldn't matter for this discussion.

If you can locate their website, I can't find it, maybe they might mention who makes it.
Author:  cactus [ 09 Jul 2020 21:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: Primary belt kit
x1glider wrote:
Wakan/Avinton was running a dry primary with a belt but by who I don't know. They were using S&S built engines but that shouldn't matter for this discussion.

If you can locate their website, I can't find it, maybe they might mention who makes it.



Wakan/Avinton, I remember them, a French outfit if I remember correctly. Are they still producing bikes?
Author:  cactus [ 09 Jul 2020 21:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: Primary belt kit
Well it seems they are still producing machines.

https://www.newshub.co.uk/automotive/20 ... torcycles/
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