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INTIMIDATOR PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - PANHEAD

1955-1969 Left-Side Drive: 3”, 4”, 5” Widths - CONVERT ANY FX/FL 4-SPEED MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-SPEED
1955-1969 Left-Side Drive: 3”, 4” Widths- 4-SPEED & SOFTAIL 5-SPEED CONVERSION
 PANHEAD 5.0 inch primary belt drive 1990 - 1999
 
INTIMIDATOR 1955-1969 4-speed Panhead FX/FL models -Rigid frame Conversion to 1990-1999 Softail transmission
Optional offsets: 1.000", 1.4375" & 1.500" .
3"16475
4" 16476
5" [shown]16477
  PANHEAD 4.0 inch primary belt drive Swing arm frame 
Conversion to 1990-1999 Softail
INTIMIDATOR 1955-1969 4-speed FX/FL models -Swing arm frame Conversion to 1990-1999 Softail transmission
Optional offsets: 1.000", 1.4375" & 1.500" .
3"16478
4" [shown]16479
  PANHEAD 4.0 inch primary belt drive 5 to 4
INTIMIDATOR 1955-1969 4-speed Panhead FX/FL models with aftermarket 5-in-4 transmission
3"16473
4" [shown]16474
 INTIMIDATOR Panhead FX/FL models with 1973-1978 Ratchet Top 4-speed trans
INTIMIDATOR 1955-1969 4-speed Panhead 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
3" [shown]16471
4" 16472

primary belt drives are designed to work on Big Twin models from 1936 to present. belt drives for Panhead and Shovelhead models offer a wide selection for upgrading classic 4-speed FX/FL models.

CONVERT ANY 1955-1969 FX/FL 4-SPEED MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-SPEED
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4” and traditional 3”, this innovative primary belt drive converts any 1955 - 1969 FX/FL 4-speed with either a rigid frame or swingarm 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. These left-side drive primary belt drive kits can be ordered with optional offsets: 1.000", 1.4375" & 1.500" .

1955-1969 FX/FL 4-SPEED MODELS WITH 4-SPEED OR AFTERMARKET 5-IN-4 TRANSMISSIONS
Any 1955-1969 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model can be fitted with a 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
primary belt drives #16471 - 16477 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 primary belt drives offer new options for custom motorcycle design.

outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” belt drives and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” 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
  • 5-inch belt drives include your choice of outboard bearing support kits. See OBSS for all bearing support plate styles.

 

Karata Enterprises Co
3 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone 610-825-2070
Fax 610-941-6142
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