Almost all since 2003 have a belt drive system.....execept if you actually look at the specs on the harly-davidson.com site, almost all are "chain" drive... you can modify them to be belt driven aftermarket, but most all are chain stock.
Older ones, yes. Newer bikes are belt driven to the rear wheel and chain driven on the primary.
1903 the first harleys had a belt with a tensioner to make it go
Harley Davidson branded belt buckles can be purchased at any Harley Davidson licensed shop. Also one can purchase Harley Davidson belt buckles at Amazon, eBay and direct from Harley Davidson.
All Harley-Davidson Road King models are belt driven.
There are many places where one can buy a Harley Davidson belt. One can buy a Harley Davidson belt at popular on the web sources such as eBay and Adventure Harley.
FXB is the Sturgis model made from 1980 to 1982. The B stands for belt drive. Sturgis was the first model to be fitted with a belt drive that is now on all Harley Davidson models. In fact Sturgis models were a dual belt drive, primary and final drives are belt driven.
Yes, Harley-Davidson has produced motorcycles with chain drive systems, particularly in certain models and over specific periods. While the brand is best known for its belt-driven systems in most of its cruisers, chain drives were more common in sportier models and racing bikes. The use of chain drives can be found in some of Harley's earlier and custom models, catering to different riding styles and performance needs.
You can purchase Harley Davidson branded belt buckles from eBay, Harley Davidson's website, and from a website called Buckle City. The price range appears to be anywhere from $15.00 to about $80.00 depending on how elaborate the buckle is.
The first Harley belt drive was on the original motorcycle built in 1903. But it was a flat leather belt driving a pulley bolted to the rear wheel. The first modern toothed rubber drive belt was on the 1980 Harley's.
To change the belt on a Harley Davidson, start by lifting the bike and removing the rear wheel. Next, loosen the adjusting bolts and take off the old belt after removing the sprocket cover. Install the new belt by threading it through the pulleys, ensuring proper alignment, and then reassemble the components in reverse order. Finally, adjust the belt tension according to the manufacturer's specifications before lowering the bike and taking it for a test ride.
Harley-Davidson introduced the belt final drive system in 1982 with the release of the Sportster model. This innovation offered a quieter, smoother, and more maintenance-friendly alternative to the traditional chain drive. The belt drive system has since become a popular feature in many of Harley's models.
I would suggest hard chrome on the oil pan and belt cover. You can chrome most non moving engine parts on a Harley Davidson.