Primo Brute IV Open Belt System - Hot Bike Baggers Magazine

Installing Primo Brute Iv Being Installed

Installing A Primo Brute IV Open Belt System
As the name suggests, the line of Primo Brute open beltdrive systems look mean and ready for business. They feature a wide rubber belt whose inspiration came from a top fuel dragster and adds not only looks, but the ability to handle the added power of a high performance engine.

Thanks to testing and tweaking the compounds used in their manufacture, the belts offered by Primo are now virtually maintenance-free. Made with a fiberglass core that is wrapped in a rubber jacket, the belts come in 1 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch widths. The belt and the pulleys feature a 8mm HTD pitch. The result is a system that is as at home on a bagger as it is on a full race bike. A variety of covers are available for the Brute, some feature flames while others have cool, almost geometric, designs. The Primo unit comes with a complete Rivera Primo Pro Clutch assembly. Equipped with Kevlar-enhanced friction plates, the Pro Clutch is designed specifically for the beltdrive. Replacement clutch plates and pieces are available from Rivera.

The Primo Brute IV Kit comes with the belt and related pulleys, a new clutch assembly, and all of the needed hardware.

The Primo Brute IV Kit comes with the belt and related pulleys, a new clutch assembly, and

Not many baggers could use a Brute open belt system as much as this one, this '06 Road Glide has a decidedly hot rod look going for it. And its bite is as bad as its bark because it has been equipped with a high-performance 131ci engine. The Primo Brute IV model is the perfect accessory for the bike because it will not only add to its performance, it will add the perfect aesthetic touch. We were on hand as Southern California's Huntington Beach Hogs & Choppers' employee Trey Mills did the install. He had the Primo unit in place in short order.

Whether it is the industrial design of the open belt or the performance aspect that you are looking for, the Primo beltdrive system will deliver.

(1.)Receiving the Primo belt drive was a '06 Road Glide that is being transformed into a hot rod-inspired ride. Owned by Ed Syer, who is also the owner of Huntington Beach Hogs & Choppers in (where else?) Huntington Beach, California.
(1.)Receiving the Primo belt drive was a '06 Road Glide that is being transformed into a h
(2.)The Roadie had been fitted with a 131ci engine that was built by T-Man Performance. It features high-performance heads, pistons, and cams to go with the S&S crank. The Horsepower Inc., 58mm throttle body works well with the Huntington Beach Hogs & Choppers exhaust system. Horsepower is rated at 156 hp.
(2.)The Roadie had been fitted with a 131ci engine that was built by T-Man Performance. It
(3.)With the primary cover removed, the dual roller chain and clutch were revealed. The stock unit is a good working system, but wasn't giving the bike the look that Syer is looking for.
(3.)With the primary cover removed, the dual roller chain and clutch were revealed. The st

(4.)Removing the stock system is simple. An impact gun was used to remove the mounting nuts holding the clutch assembly and the front pulley, and the pieces were pulled off as one.
(4.)Removing the stock system is simple. An impact gun was used to remove the mounting nut
(5.)With the mounting bolts removed, the inner primary cover plate was pulled from the engine as was the inner bearing race on the transmission main shaft.
(5.)With the mounting bolts removed, the inner primary cover plate was pulled from the eng
(6.)With the area exposed, it came time to inspect the engine and/or replace any seals.

(7.)The main shaft and tranny shaft were cleaned (as was the rest of the engine), the Primo adaptor plate was installed.
(7.)The main shaft and tranny shaft were cleaned (as was the rest of the engine), the Prim
(8.)A few taps with a rubber mallet ensured that the plate was properly seated.
(9.)The starter coupler was lightly greased and installed onto the starter motor.