Last night was a perfect night for a ride so I fired up the 57 "Ape hanger" Pan. I got about five miles from the house, about to hit a nice winding road, shifted into third and "POP"! The old HD Sturgis belt could not take it anymore. Luckily my youngest kid was within a few miles with my van. It was a quick scoop up and back to the shop.Friday, April 9, 2010
57 Pan Belt Buster
Last night was a perfect night for a ride so I fired up the 57 "Ape hanger" Pan. I got about five miles from the house, about to hit a nice winding road, shifted into third and "POP"! The old HD Sturgis belt could not take it anymore. Luckily my youngest kid was within a few miles with my van. It was a quick scoop up and back to the shop.
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How do you like the belt drive compared to an original chain drive primary? I'm thinking of putting one on my Knuckle.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm a chain guy myself. I have the belt on the Pan because it was already there. It does seem smooth and works good when it doesn't break! I found a new belt at an HD dealer 400009-80 part number (give or take a 0) and costs $120. But I did get it installed Friday night and I was back on the road.
ReplyDeleteI do know a bunch of people that swear by the belt and put them on everything including restored knuckles... so there is a big following for them.