Chroming Rear Wheel Belt Pulley

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Jan 8, 2015 | 07:09 PM

SDozier

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Chroming Rear Wheel Belt Pulley

Can the rear wheel belt pulley (not currently chrome) be taken off and chromed without affecting the "grip" between the belt and the pulley?

I am worried the "extra" layer of chrome would make the teeth on the pulley a bit larger and therefore not the same grip. Has anyone successfully done this?

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Jan 8, 2015 | 07:26 PM

Rustyg500

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I chromed a stock V-Rod pulley with no problems whatsoever. The added layer of metal is so slight it wont make any difference at all.

Jan 8, 2015 | 09:09 PM

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I've seen them chromed but they could have been chrome covers. I've seen them hanging on an indies shop. Personally, if I was going to go that route, I'd get a cover.

Jan 8, 2015 | 09:12 PM

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The toothy part (technical term) of the pulley is usually masked.

Jan 9, 2015 | 05:35 AM

Tom84FXST

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Unless you know someone and can get a "buddy" price, you can buy one ready to bolt on... cheaper than having yours chromed.

Jan 9, 2015 | 01:34 PM

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Thanks for the input. I have purchased a HD Reaper Rear Wheel off ebay and will need to chrome the rear pulley. I currently have the standard fatboy wheel with a chrome cover over the rear pulley. When I put the new Reaper Wheel on, the old pulley (back) will show its dull side. I could purchase a new pulley to match at about $399 but I will check the local chrome shop and see what they charge to chrome this item.

Jan 9, 2015 | 01:51 PM

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Yes you can. This guy chromes or polishes just about anything.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...item35e293ec33

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Jan 9, 2015 | 04:59 PM

Hogpro

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That will not cause a problem. We sell hundreds of chrome belt pulley's a year.

Jan 9, 2015 | 05:36 PM

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Ray Lloyd

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This guy does an exchange program. He got mine to me before Christmas even though I ordered it only a week before.

http://www.willyshiny.com/pulleys.html

Here's a link on this forum of my comments regarding his service:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-for-flhx.html