..i need to fit a 1.625 (1 5/8) spacer on the belt pulley side of my scoot

is it okay to use 2 spacers that measure up? ...that is, a 1 inch and a 5/8 inch?

paul

 

Yes, not the ideal solution I suppose, but harley has used doubled spacers before straight from the factory on ocassion.

 

I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

It will work fine and as a bonus it will be easier to install!!!!!

 

sounds good, guys....thanks!

looks like i'll finally be able to get my rear wheel on this weekend!

....slowly making progress

 

Also keep in mind most machine shops can make whatever you need. My friend has a machine shop and he made a replacement for the last spacer on the pulley side. The original ones are a little small where it contacts the swingarm and mine was starting to wear into the swingarm. He made a stainless steele one in about 5 minutes that has a flange built into it.

 

Yep, as others have said it will work. Keep in mind that if you ever start cutting/grinding/making your own, it's important to make sure that the sides are straight/parallel to each other. A good, straight cut at 90-degrees is important, otherwise your bearing will be loaded more heavily on one side than the other and can prematurely fail. A blade, file, micrometer/caliper, and lots of patience can work, but a lathe is by far the best tool for the job...

Hope that made sense...

 

Two butted up is fine. Hell, I've stacked washers and ran it before. Like others said you can make them too. They sell spacer stock and then you just cut it to length. make sure it's cut square though. A lathe works best.

 

i called a machine shop to see if they could cut one at 1 5/8th... they wanted to use aluminum

....i don't know... should i be weary?

 

A lot of the stock and aftermarket spacers are aluminum. Nothing to be concerned about, but I'd go for something stronger if I was going through the hassle of having them made. I'd look for stainless as a minimum but the aluminum ones would be fine.