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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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Hey everyone. I am installing a 200 on the rear of my 2012 street bob. The wheel I got is an aftermarket one which they built the hub to dyna specs, so I don't need to space the wheel any, but my drive pulley is in stock location as well. My belt is close, but not touching. Even after rolling it backwards and forwards and letting it walk back and forth the slight amount it does. So my question is am I good? How close is too close for you guys?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:17 AM
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I've got about 1/4" clearance between my chain and the tire. Ran it HARD last year and it never touched the tire.

This is the best pic I've got right now.

 

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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:27 AM
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As long as it isn't touching you should be fine.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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Perfect. I ain't got 1/4". I could space but that might through the belt out of alignment and i don't want that. Lol. I'll run it to sturgis and see how it does and adjust from there. Thank you both for the quick response.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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Cool
See you there. 4th-6th
I'll be rolling out from Belle Fourche.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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Won't be there till the 9th through the end. Rolling out of Aberdeen.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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not touching, is good......
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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.075" should be good.
 
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Originally Posted by blacked out bob
Perfect. I ain't got 1/4". Lol. I'll run it to sturgis and see how it does and adjust from there.
So jealous. Went last year, fell in love with deadwood SD, and proposed to my fiancé there. Never wanted to come home, and won't be able to go back til next year.
 
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So jealous. Went last year, fell in love with deadwood SD, and proposed to my fiancé there. Never wanted to come home, and won't be able to go back til next year.
The whole black hills area is wonderful. Almost feels magic.
 
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