While it’s probably too late to give your Harley the belt before Sturgis, you’ll have time to swap it out when you get back. Belt Drives LTD. has a new 2″ wide open belt drive systems for both Touring and Softail models from 2007-up. Each kit features a unique 2-piece motor plate design. BDL model #TC2PB-2 is designed for Baggers and model #TC2PS-2 fits Softails. Kits come with a 52-69 pulley combination for a primary drive ratio of 1.326:1. The primary belt profiles and assemblies are unique to each model so, you cannot interchange from one to the other.

Front pulley face and new larger spring collar have matching patterns and the front pulley is angle cut and counter bored for a super clean open look. The 6 bolt diaphragm clutch configuration is new and provides a more positive feel, while improving the overall appearance. Kits come with a custom side and top guard along with a new aggressive open dome. Additionally the spring and collar have been enhanced in order to provide more positive lock up for those big inch, high horsepower, high-torque engines. All kits have BDL’s Patented “BPP” Ball Bearing Pressure plate. Touring models come with 2 different length screw in shift shaft cones, one for heel and toe shifters and the other for toe shift machines. Also included are two different length screw-in shift shaft cones for the Touring models, one for heel toe shifters and one for toe shift only. There’s also a new custom center clutch push rod. Available in black, chrome, polished and wrinkle black finishes these latest BDL additions provide riders with the optimum in performance and contemporary styling.

Pricing for the hydraulic model starts at $2076.00 and the cable system comes in at $2070.50.

For full details visit www.beltdrives.com or head over to one of BDL’s dealers worldwide. Browse here for more tech inspiration.