INTIMIDATOR KNUCKLEHEAD FX/FL BELT DRIVE KIT All INTIMIDATOR belt drive kits are complete as shown above and described below. Note: plate shown is for illustrative purposes only
INTIMIDATOR 1936-1954 4-speed Knucklehead FX/FL models with 1973-1978 Ratchet Top 4-speed transmission shown with optional 40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
CONVERT ANY 1936-1954 FX/FL 4-SPEED
MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-SPEED KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives are designed to work on Big Twin models from 1936 to present. INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives for Knucklehead models offer a wide selection for customizing classic 4-speed FX/FL models.
Available in two sizes, beefy 4” and traditional 3”, this innovative INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drive converts any 1936-1954 FX/FL 4-speed with rigid frame to accept a 1990-1999 Softail-style 5-speed transmission. This combination installs in the 4-speed swingarm frame with only a slight modification to the transmission case. Rigid frame applications require no modifications, but a Paughco transmission plate is necessary.
1936-1954 FX/FL 4-SPEED MODELS WITH 4-SPEED OR AFTERMARKET 5-IN-4 TRANSMISSIONS
Any 1936-1954 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model can be fitted with a KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drive. These belt drives are available for motorcycles running either 1973 - 1978 Ratchet Top 4-speeds or 5-in-4 transmission conversions and are available in two sizes, beefy 4” and traditional 3”.
CUSTOM OPTIONS FOR CUSTOM BIKES INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives #16480-16485 are designed for custom motorcycles that use aftermarket
4-speed-style frames or Rigid frames that use ratchet-top 4-speed transmissions. For 1990-1999 Softail transmission conversions, many aftermarket Softail and rigid frames can be used.
Regardless of which transmission option you
choose, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives offer new options for custom motorcycle
design.
KARATA'S outboard bearing support system is an ideal option for 3” and 4” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives. See Outboard Bearing Supports [OBSS] for the wide assortment of Outboard Bearing Support plates and cover combinations available.
ALL INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY
BELT DRIVES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
One-piece billet aluminum motor plate with
sealed mainshaft bearing, installed
Billet aluminum jackshaft support
Billet steel starter jackshaft
Front pulley with steel retaining ring
Rear pulley with ring gear and double-row
clutch hub bearing, installed
Goodyear Hibrex with Flexten Plus technology 8mm belt
Engine shaft nut
All necessary hardware included
Karata Enterprises Co 3 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone 610-825-2070 Fax 610-941-6142 Karata@Karata.com
