Belt Drive
It is chain drive.
Chain
A 2003 sportster has a chain drive for the promary, firm the engine to the transmission, and a belt drive final drive. The final drive is from the transmission to the rear wheel.
chain
AnswerHere's a good write-up:Chain
Belt drive is quieter, but can be damaged by stones caught between belt and sprocket.
Chain drive, Belt drive and Gear drive.
Which belt? There is no cam belt it's chain drive. Cheers robbo
it belt drive
It has a timing belt.
Timing is done by chain with an automatic chain tensioner. The accessory drive is a belt located on the front of the engine.