This product is designed to switch the manufacturing facility belt drive system on a particular mannequin 12 months of Harley-Davidson Sportster bikes with a sequence last drive. It includes all the required parts, akin to sprockets, chain, and {hardware}, required for the conversion. This aftermarket resolution provides an alternative choice to the unique belt drive configuration discovered on the 2001 Sportster 1200.
The benefits of changing to a sequence drive usually embody elevated power and sturdiness, doubtlessly resulting in improved energy switch to the rear wheel. A series drive also can provide extra flexibility in adjusting gear ratios in comparison with a belt system, permitting for personalisation primarily based on driving type or efficiency objectives. Traditionally, chain drives had been the usual methodology of energy transmission in bikes earlier than belts grew to become fashionable for his or her diminished upkeep and quieter operation. The resurgence of chain conversions usually stems from a want for enhanced efficiency or a extra conventional bike aesthetic.