Belt Drives Ltd

We just installed the Beltdrives Ltd (BDL) EVO-8S 2 3/4 (69mm) open belt drive with BDL's ball bearing clutch system on a '08 Cross Bones.

This open belt drive is designed exclusively for the '07-09 Softails. The backing plate bolts right up with the six motor mount bolts and the three transmission bolts along with the new style starter mounts. Also this kit incorporates a 52-tooth front pulley, 69-tooth rear pulley and a 69 mm (2.72 inch) wide 142-tooth custom designed belt.

We snapped some shots of the install at Freedom Cycles in Orange, California, to see how well it works. For the full article with in-depth coverage of the installation procedure check out the regular issue on the newsstands July 28, 2009!!!

1&2. Here is the new EVO 8S on the Cross Bones, it was an easy install that could be done at home and it's a nice addition to the bike.
1&2. Here is the new EVO 8S on the Cross Bones, it was an easy install that could be done
3. Here is the EVO 8S open belt drive kit starting with the newly designed backing plate, front pulley, clutch basket, 2 3/4 belt, starter shaft cover, and mounting hardware.
3. Here is the EVO 8S open belt drive kit starting with the newly designed backing plate,
4. Next was the ball bearing lock up clutch assembly, which consists of 7-fiber plates, 7- steel plates, one diaphragm spring, one spring retainer, 4-socket head bolts, ball bearing housing, and 32 3/8 ball bearings.
4. Next was the ball bearing lock up clutch assembly, which consists of 7-fiber plates, 7

By Ernie Lopez

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69mm Belt for '07-09 Softails

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