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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 10:57 PM
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I have a 2011 deluxe just picked up an 18" rear went to put it on everything started fine untill I went went to put the belt on the new pulley. The belt is to big and won't fit on the pulley. I measured the old one and it's about 1.25" the new one about 7/8" and the belt is 1". Do I need a new belt? Or is it possible they sent me the wrong pulley? So much for riding this weekend
 
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Sounds like they sent you the wrong pulley.
 
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Get the correct pulley. Changing the belt on a softy is a chore of a job and will cost you more than your new rear wheel...
 
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