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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 06:56 PM
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Hello. I have a 2006 Night Train. Just put on new wheels and added a chrome rear pulley. Unfortunately, my stock upper belt guard no longer fits properly (the new pulley is slightly wider than stock). Would appreciate any recommendations for a slightly wider guard. Preference is black, but chrome is fine if I need to go that way. And, yes, I prefer to have a guard in place as I often have another rider.
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If problem is "wider" then is using a washer or two to push guard out an option?
 
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Started thinking about that last night. Thanks form the suggestion!
 
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If problem is "wider" then is using a washer or two to push guard out an option?
Upon closer inspection, the end of the lower belt guard was actually slightly bent inboard to the point where it was rubbing against the rear pulley. I heated the guard with a heat gun and reshaped it so now the end of the guard is slightly bent away from the new pulley. I also painted the guard with black wrinkle paint to match the upper guard. Looks better than before now.
 
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Originally Posted by MileHighGuy
Upon closer inspection, the end of the lower belt guard was actually slightly bent inboard to the point where it was rubbing against the rear pulley. I heated the guard with a heat gun and reshaped it so now the end of the guard is slightly bent away from the new pulley. I also painted the guard with black wrinkle paint to match the upper guard. Looks better than before now.

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