Lower Belt Cover
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
RE: Lower Belt Cover
Not to argue with boogie but, If you reach up from under the lower belt gaurd you will notice that it is completely open from under and on the inside with a LARGE gap the only thing this gaurd does is keep things (ie fingers and toes and such) from coming in contact with the belt from above and to the outside of the belt it will do nothing to keep road debrie out of the belt/pully
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 0
From: Western MA
RE: Lower Belt Cover
I went the opposite way...I took the top off because debris from the tire woulddrop on top of the belt and fall off. I kept the bottom on because it seems like it might keep junk from falling onto the "teeth" right before going into the pulley. Maybe i'm just committing to the idea of complete removal a little at a time. The bottom guard was not as ugly to me as the top.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 2
From: By the "Betty water and the Wire"
RE: Lower Belt Cover
ORIGINAL: ktm_scott
The way my luck runs, I'd pick up s rock or something 500 miles from home and tear my belt or worse.
The way my luck runs, I'd pick up s rock or something 500 miles from home and tear my belt or worse.
Yep, even when riding on a one up seat, we still have Mr. Murphy riding along.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 1
From: MA
RE: Lower Belt Cover
ORIGINAL: wisemx
My upper is wrinkle black and I leave it on for the sake of my kids, much safer for them.
My lower has been off for a long time with no problems.
I like it not only for the looks but it makes it easier for me to check the belt/tension.
My upper is wrinkle black and I leave it on for the sake of my kids, much safer for them.
My lower has been off for a long time with no problems.
I like it not only for the looks but it makes it easier for me to check the belt/tension.
the tension scale is integrated int o the lower belt guard.
Banned
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,976
Likes: 1
From:
RE: Lower Belt Cover
I've been ruminating on this decision from day 1. Bike is over 2 yrs old and 21K miles.
I like the black better than chrome, but think I' pull it all off for awhile and see if I like it.
Has anyone realized any additional noise, etc. from the belt after removal of the guard and deflector??
DougJ
I like the black better than chrome, but think I' pull it all off for awhile and see if I like it.
Has anyone realized any additional noise, etc. from the belt after removal of the guard and deflector??
DougJ
RE: Lower Belt Cover
I've had mine off for a long while now... no problems (not even from the dealers service center).
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Lower Belt Cover
The covers are just something Harley has to do for liability reasons...the only thing they are protecting the belt from is your fingers and toes!
If you think it will make the bike look better or your a bit of a rebel...take them off...or if you like the look keep them on...but they aren't there for any other reason than to make sure HD dosn't get sued because some dumba$$ got a toe or finger ripped off!
Now the front fender...that's something I only removed once and after getting caught out in the rain...It went back on as soon as I got home
If you think it will make the bike look better or your a bit of a rebel...take them off...or if you like the look keep them on...but they aren't there for any other reason than to make sure HD dosn't get sued because some dumba$$ got a toe or finger ripped off!
Now the front fender...that's something I only removed once and after getting caught out in the rain...It went back on as soon as I got home
RE: Lower Belt Cover
how do you check your belt tension?
the tension scale is integrated int o the lower belt guard.