open belt drive ????

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myanoch

myanoch

Active Member
Anyone one see any pit falls of buuying an open belt drive
they sure look good
they sure cost enough
what are the negatives
Thanks
 
pknowles

pknowles

RETIRED
I talked to a couple people about this and they told me to not mess with it. My drive way is about a quarter mile long gravel road and if you kick a rock up under the belt they say it will raise hell on the teeth and belt. Some of them are awsome looking but at the going rate, I ain't going to take the chance. Just my opinion.
 
RCAdd1ct

RCAdd1ct

JAFO
If you want the look and sound, nothing else matters.

One less fluid to change.

Easy clutch adjustment.

Rocks, huh? How often have you gotten a rock in the final drive belt?
 
RubWhore

RubWhore

Asshole Extraordinaire
RCAdd1ct said:
If you want the look and sound, nothing else matters.

One less fluid to change.

Easy clutch adjustment.

Rocks, huh? How often have you gotten a rock in the final drive belt?
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I got one in mine didnt hurt the teeth but did make a nice bump in the belt
if I had to do it all over I wood get a 5 inch instead of a 4inch cause Mr,Jim says its even louder

:up::up::up:
 
Trainguy

Trainguy

Chromeoholic
RubWhore said:
I got one in mine didnt hurt the teeth but did make a nice bump in the belt
if I had to do it all over I wood get a 5 inch instead of a 4inch cause Mr,Jim says its even louder

:up::up::up:
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Plus with the 5" you don't need a kickstand. Just get off the bike and it will stand there:roll::roll::2thumbs:
 
justftw

justftw

Member
There are positives and negatives. The only negative I've experienced is the dreaded rock. One of the many positives that isn't talked about much is the performance. Shifting is silky smooth and neutral is unbelievably easy with the Karata. Plus it makes your bike look more like a machine, it's very impressive.
 
Splitlog

Splitlog

Well-Known Member
Karata will be my next big upgrade..Springer this year and open primary next...I think they look great.
 
myanoch

myanoch

Active Member
Thanks for the help
I do like them but cost is getting me
The baker onee has a very small belt
Karata is about $ 3800 with the ouiter bearing support
 
justftw

justftw

Member
Talk to Jim at Karata and tell him your a member on Big Dog Biker. He'll give you a better price......
 
RubWhore

RubWhore

Asshole Extraordinaire
but the Big Differance between all of them is that haint none of them Sound like a Karata

Nor is there anything like the smile or feeling the karata gives you when you fire it up
 
mttmayes

mttmayes

Member
had one on

:)Had bdl open 3" on my custom i built no problems loved it, rode any and everywhere gravel included. I will be putting one on the dog in the future, right now in the process of new front end and foward controls
 
LukeDM

LukeDM

Active Member
What does everybody have to say about balance? It seems like you'd be taking a balanced bike and making it unbalanced? I wish I had the 3800 laying around.. They look so nice!
 
justftw

justftw

Member
LukeDM said:
What does everybody have to say about balance? It seems like you'd be taking a balanced bike and making it unbalanced? I wish I had the 3800 laying around.. They look so nice!
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Maybe I'm just brain dead, never noticed a difference. And thay ain't no $3,800
 
TMK9

TMK9

Member
Had my Karata since the beginning of the summer. So far no issues. And by far one of my top three upgrades! Jim is great and offered more help than I asked for. Best part is I'm only 20 min. from his shop. Go for it!!
 
myanoch

myanoch

Active Member
They are bad ass, open belt drive bar none
I am looking also at Baker I like the look
Baker is cheaper by the time you by the outboard bearing support
on other units
which ever one i hate to blow the cash but i believe they are bad ass looking
 
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