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the art of balance: low and centered
In 2001 we introduced Right Side Drive (RSD) for ground-up, wide tire customs. Any primary drive setup could be used in conjunction with RSD, but there was a problem. Actually not a problem but more like an opportunity. Using a left side drive primary in conjunction with RSD left a gaping hole between the inside of the primary and the left side of the transmission case - the space once occupied by the left side drive pulley. Our new DSSC primary slams the clutch inward 2.3-inch into the space once occupied by the pulley - thus the phrase SLAM CLUTCH.
While we were slamming the clutch inward, we rotated the starter down into the vacant space behind the transmission case - thus the phrase DROP STARTER. Lowering the starter in the chassis permitted seat heights to be lowered up to 2.5-inch. It also cleaned up the left side view profile.
DSSC is a complete drivetrain unit consisting of a Right Side Drive transmission and an enclosed primary drive. The inner primary, outer primary, tranny case, trap door, top cover, and pulley shroud are all carved out of 6061-T6 billet. We cut no corners to make this premium drivetrain look like Tiffany jewelry and take punishment from a big inch motor.
DSSC is a complete RSD drivetrain system and is compatible, without modification, with Daytec, Rolling Thunder, Dakota Thunder, and similar RSD Softail and Hardtail frames with zero engine offset and a left tranny offset. The offset is built into the inner primary - no spacer required. DSSC is set up for 240/250 tire applications using a 1-inch belt. 280 and 300 tire applications are possible with a 530 O-ring and an offset sprocket, call for details.
DSSC Features:
RSD6 6-speed gearset with 2.3-inch shorter mainshaft
43 tooth sprocket-basket with 9 friction plates
28 tooth motor sprocket - no compensator
88 pitch 428-2 double row chain
O.E. type chain adjustment and shoe
Stock-like 1.54 ratio primary reduction
Doweled top cover for positive location
Compatible with Spyke starters (not included)
66 tooth ring gear for big motors
No jackshaft on the starting system
Hydraulic clutch actuator has a 1.5-inch piston
Mechanical clutch actuator compatible with stock cables
