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Converting a 79 FXS to 5 Spd. Belt Drive?

hogrotten

hogrotten

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I'm building a 1979 Low Rider and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it's possibile to use a five speed with belt drive.

I apreciate any info I might get, thnx Hogrroten. :D
 
hogrotten said:
I'm building a 1979 Low Rider and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it's possibile to use a five speed with belt drive.

I apreciate any info I might get, thnx Hogrroten. :D
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Take a look at the Phoenix, AZ, Craigslist. There is a 5 speed tranny that the seller says came out of a 1983 shovelhead FXR. Search under "FXR".

The listing has a phone number. He might know if there is enough space for the pulleys. I suspect there is not, but don't have first-hand knowledge.

Good luck.
 
hogrotten said:
I'm building a 1979 Low Rider and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it's possibile to use a five speed with belt drive.

I apreciate any info I might get, thnx Hogrroten. :D
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It is possible. They make a aftermarket five speed that will bolt on your bike. I do not think a Stock Harley Five Speed Transmssion will bolt in with out major changes.

Are you wanting to go primary and secondary belt drive?
 
Jonas said:
It is possible. They make a aftermarket five speed that will bolt on your bike. I do not think a Stock Harley Five Speed Transmssion will bolt in with out major changes.

Are you wanting to go primary and secondary belt drive?
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No, just thinkin about belt for the secondary. I'm not that fond of chains to much maintenance and grime.:bigsmiley15:
 
you`ll need a 4 to 5 speed case(sputhe,baker,S&S or revtech)find a 5 speed trans,install it in the case,now youll need a STURGIS inner primary,belt and a ft & rear pully,done.we`ve done it,not a real big deal,but not cheap either
 
Cool, thanx prodrag.So the 5 in a 4 tranny,fx sturgis inner primary and sprockets? Supose we'll need a wheel from a sturgis to correct?

Thank ya sir!
weren't the sturgis bikes belt primary and secondary? If so will the inner primary work with a chain primary set-up?
 
shovelrider said:
When doing this conversion you will need to change the swingarm as the "sturgis" swingarm is wider.
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If he is only changing the secondary to belt. Will he still have to change swingarm. I had 1983 FLHS with stock secondary belt drive, chain primary.
 
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