Best Reliable Open Primary

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cvegmond

Member
I waiting to be told I don't know anything...again. Or better...that I'm stupid. They have all have small pee pees.

I, on the other hand am doing reseach into an Amercian Suspension D-66 Dragon replacement...but you didn't answer my question fellow pervert, Mr. Rubwhore.

I read somewhere you had a shop install the springer...perhaps you also have a small pee pee. Can you tell me how the American Springer Dragon rides...better or it just looks better.

Thanks, Cor...just kidding about the pee pee stuff, in case you take me too seriously.
 

RubWhore

Asshole Extraordinaire
Didn't have no shop do my springer did it myself in the backyard
let me no when your reddy to get one PM your name and I'll make sure
I will call Vince and Ted and get them to charge you double as
most all the springer guys on here has asked what was involved
and I helped them will all the options
 

Ratman

Active Member
I heard guys that had large pee pees did not like open primarys because they were afraid it would get hung in the belt. Don't know if that is true...but I don't have an open primary.:D Seriously...the open primary has always been something I was afraid of as I thought there was a possibility that a pant leg might get caught in-although I have always been told they will not. The Baker appeals to me because of the smaller belt size and "industrial" look. I don't think you would go wrong with any of them-but most guys on here have forgotten more about bikes than I know.
 
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wyatt580

Well-Known Member
The bike is a reflection of the man.so don't ruin a good thread.some good opinions on here. And rub has def got the experience. I myself was thinking of a 5" karata. But not opposed to learning more about the baker. So leave the shit out
 

cvegmond

Member
Mr. Rub the Whore,
First, my bad for implying you had help installing the springer. If you'll click on my tag "cvegmond" you should be able to send me a private message. Yes, I need the ordering specifications to give Ted at American Suspension the right information. Thanks.

Dear Mr. Wyatt Five Eight Oh,
The bike is a reflection of the man? Your kidding right. How about this philosophy; a reflection of a man is his service to others, not some inanimate object, like a motorcycle.

I read that the the 5" Karata is a fine primary. The 2.4" Baker is a fine primary as well.

I installed the Baker since it cost less and didn't look like a 5" Karata. Please see my above note for my aesthetic issues with big belts on production bikes, like BDMs.


Mr. Rat Man,
Ha...good one. I always hang mine on the exhaust side. Want to see the burn marks?

Later Cor.
 

Ratman

Active Member
If my previous joking post in any way offended anyone...please accept my humble apology. My bad (apparently).
 

meyerld

Member
So, I got thinking about these posts referring to the body part we around which our lives center, and decided for some reason to buy a new seat for the K-9. Go figure. Pic of the sketch attached. Will post when she arrives.
 

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ronson1977

Member
So, I got thinking about these posts referring to the body part we around which our lives center, and decided for some reason to buy a new seat for the K-9. Go figure. Pic of the sketch attached. Will post when she arrives.
Looks BA dude. Should keep the grundle well exfoliated to boot. :up:
 

Vince81

Banned
so they all have that chatter sound to them?
NO Chatter or *Whine* with a BAKER BELT DRIVE.
(I wont speak of or comment on the *others*)
The *chatter* you are referring to (hearing) is from the clutch plates when they *WEAR* grooves & loosen up the contact patch and groove in the ALUMINUM Clutch Baskets they are installed In.They are "sodomising" the clutch basket & "rattling" because of wear and looseness that your Motors TORQUE Produces.Soft Aluminum cannot handle or withstand that type of torque coefficient.
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That WONT happen with a BAKER SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVE-Ever!
BAKER Uses Stainless STEEL 1 Piece Machined Clutch Baskets and Pulleys in their kits/clutches/BDM Primary.NO Chatter or wear and NO "creep" or engagement problems even with BIG Inch Motors.
So the answer plain & simple is that NOT all Open Belt Primarys make or produce that unstable chatter or creep & whine that you were asking about.
Vince
 

Vince81

Banned
Got a baker on mine
went on as easy as an oil change
fit was perfect
don't know about anyone else
won't be sorry on baker purchase
Thats a very correct reply & statement.
The BAKER unit installs like a wet dream -(not like a wet clutch:D)easily with NO modifications or fitment problems whatsoever.
I can do one in like 3 hours or so if the person I'm doing the install for isn't talking to me and interrupting my chain of thought with questions or commentary.
And I dont mind a customer watching my installs in any way at all.If you go to BAKER's webpage you can download the pdf installation book and read it-its a very well done set of installation procedures and instructions.
Just what you'd expect from The Best Transmission Drivetrain & Primary Maker in the industry.
Vince
 

JesseAFFA

Banned
In the span of an 8 hour day both of my Baker open belt drives were installed & operating 100% on both of my motorcycles.Easier clutch feel & pressure and a dramatic increase in what I feel is torque & pulling power(probably due to a stronger operating clutch ).I'll be riding to Daytona on one of em-and hopefully the weather up here will cooperate with earlier riding season too-so I can really enjoy them.I'm not the only one who feels that BAKER makes the most reliable belt drive & primary......I see others here run them as well.
Compared to the BDL and others i've tried & used I'll Stick with and recommend BAKER as the best unit you can buy:2thumbs:
 
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