Right Side Drive

tlyoungb · Nov 10th, 2008, 09:50 PM

How hard would it be to convert a left side drive EG, to a Right side drive? Is it even possible or has it ever been done?

smitty901 · Nov 10th, 2008, 09:53 PM

That was one of Iron horse's call cards right hand drive they started that onthe 2005-06 outlaw neat idea but over kill unless your build an show bike 2006 OUTLAW about 26,000- 30,000 new

Hobbit · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:17 PM

you would either need to fab a jack shaft to convert to right side drive or purchase a new gear box, there is then the associated new spacers and ensuring the correct clearances for the belt

smitty901 · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:28 PM

heres a starting point
mid way down page
Harley Davidson Parts and Accessories, Sturgis Swapmeet
hers another good place to look
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Transmission, Harley Davidson Motorcycle 6 speed Transmission, 5 speed transmission, 4 speed transmission

Romain · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Just out of curiosity; why would you want to do that?

smitty901 · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Romain

Just out of curiosity; why would you want to do that?

allows for larger tires, looks cool, different and brings thing in line
And number 1 biggest reason we do anything to our bikes because we can

tlyoungb · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romain

Just out of curiosity; why would you want to do that?

Would it not be simpler to change the drive belt, or replace the belt if it broke?

Sadist112 · Nov 11th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlyoungb

Would it not be simpler to change the drive belt, or replace the belt if it broke?

How often do you go through belts to warrant the cost to change to a right side drive? I dunno, I can understand it for a larger tire, but to each their own.

biglew55 · Nov 11th, 2008, 05:03 PM

These guys have been doing this for a few years now.

Fat Baggers: Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Wide Tire Kits, & Bike Apparel. Chariton, Iowa

They have all kinds of wide tire kits, up to 300mm, assuming that's why you'd want to switch to RSD in the first place.

glider · Nov 11th, 2008, 05:08 PM

The basic concept for the right hand drive is to balance the bike better. If you think of it, the primary,clutch , alternator and a few other things are on the left side. The trans is also off center to the left to accommodate lining things up in the drive system, so right hand drive balances it off.

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tlyoungb Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Apr 2nd, 2008 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 178 My Mood:	Right Side Drive How hard would it be to convert a left side drive EG, to a Right side drive? Is it even possible or has it ever been done?

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smitty901 Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,418 My Mood:	Re: Right Side Drive That was one of Iron horse's call cards right hand drive they started that onthe 2005-06 outlaw neat idea but over kill unless your build an show bike 2006 OUTLAW about 26,000- 30,000 new __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: Right Side Drive you would either need to fab a jack shaft to convert to right side drive or purchase a new gear box, there is then the associated new spacers and ensuring the correct clearances for the belt __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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smitty901 Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,418 My Mood:	Re: Right Side Drive heres a starting point mid way down page Harley Davidson Parts and Accessories, Sturgis Swapmeet hers another good place to look Harley Davidson Motorcycle Transmission, Harley Davidson Motorcycle 6 speed Transmission, 5 speed transmission, 4 speed transmission __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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biglew55 Community Star Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: IA Posts: 652 My Mood:	Re: Right Side Drive These guys have been doing this for a few years now. Fat Baggers: Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Wide Tire Kits, & Bike Apparel. Chariton, Iowa They have all kinds of wide tire kits, up to 300mm, assuming that's why you'd want to switch to RSD in the first place. __________________ Ride it hard and ride it far!

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glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Right Side Drive The basic concept for the right hand drive is to balance the bike better. If you think of it, the primary,clutch , alternator and a few other things are on the left side. The trans is also off center to the left to accommodate lining things up in the drive system, so right hand drive balances it off. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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