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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« on: 13.08. 2018 15:50 »
Hi,
     I am contemplating a belt drive, preferably oil free in the primary, I would be interested to hear people's experiences and recommendations.

Many thanks...

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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #1 on: 13.08. 2018 18:06 »
I fitted a Bob Newby clutch and belt drive on my RGS last year and have had no problems. They are not cheap but in my opinion worth every penny.

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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #2 on: 13.08. 2018 21:01 »
G'day Bess.
Got one made by a fella down here (Melbourne) that uses a Notrun Commical diaphragm clutch on my A10 Cafe. Gearing is a little taller than an RGS and motor pulls it well. About 10 years on the original belt. Run dry but it's an open primary. Luv it to death.
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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #3 on: 14.08. 2018 11:58 »
Hi musky, thats the type im getting for my tribsa. Can you tell me is there any modification reqd to clutch mechanism at gearbox side.

I also have to run it open as the belt is a bit wider so i may use your design as a pattern!

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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #4 on: 14.08. 2018 15:21 »
Mr Arthur ( retired fireman on here occasionally ) fitted on to his A 10 about 10 years ago.
The only real problem with it had been the fact all the other noises that the primary hid became apparent.
That bike has done 8 BSA National Rallies ridden all the way from Coffs Harbour to the various locations , including Claire , Norriopta , Torquay , Goulburn & Cowra .
Lots of these were better than 2000 mile round trips carrying a big load of camping gear.
So yes they work really well.
Weather they are worth the price is a matter of personal choice.
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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #5 on: 14.08. 2018 15:36 »

 That's a good cover photo Musky... *whistle*
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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #6 on: 14.08. 2018 21:15 »
G'day HM.
The hub is machined to fit straight on the tapered mainshaft. Made by a fellow down in Melbourne (can't think of his name Scarry or similar) sort of like the Quietpowerdrive.
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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #7 on: 15.08. 2018 00:21 »
 cover sure makes it easy to check that the safety wire is in place. *ex*
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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #8 on: 15.08. 2018 00:59 »
Subscribed!

I’m interested in purchasing a Bob Newby clutch! But debating on a wet or a dry clutch.

Wet = Leaks and Dry = Overheat (as I want the original look with primary cover on).

Are they expensive? Yes, but will eventually pull the plug on getting one and have just purchased a SRM oil pump.

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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #9 on: 15.08. 2018 10:14 »
Steve has a dry belt on his and overheating has not been a problem.
We get roughly California weather down here, perhaps a little hotter and he does long runs generally about 3 to 4 hours at a time and 6 to 8 road hours a day.
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Re: A10 primary belt drives?
« Reply #10 on: 15.08. 2018 12:07 »
I have Newby Belts on all of my bikes *conf2* 4 or 5 for Touring with the original cover on. No problems with the heat.
First belts for many years, plug and ride, forget all the trouble with oil, slipp and drag.

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