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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Is this solved? What was the ultimate solution?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Is this solved? What was the ultimate solution?
I received a 1/2" pulley spacer and pulley hardware for free from Ride Wright today. This will allow enough room between the belt and splash guard.

I will most likely pull everything apart this weekend and mount the spacer. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but I will let you know the end result.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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One problem solved. I am glad we got it all figured out and RW got the spacer to you in one day. This is the first issue I have had with them and they lived up to my expectations and got the customer taken care of ASAP. Thanks for your patience and business. This is evidence alone that Dr. V-twin will bend over backwards to please his customers.

No final conclusion from me until everything is mounted on LFTD1's ride and we hear the problem is completely solved.

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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Got the 1/2" spacer mounted up and were good to go! Thanks again Drew.

Never have I had a manufacture (Ride Wright) send me something for free (spacer) next day aired and throw in a set of polished stainless hardware as well. The Doc and Ride Wright will have my service as long as I'm right side up.

I'm a pro at pulling my rear wheel now! Had the wheel off, new spacer on and re mounted on the bike in about 10 minutes.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Red loctite on the pulley bolts I hope....
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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So it is official. A problem solved in day. Thanks to Sam at Ride Wright and to you for your business. I always like a happy ending. have you ridden it yet? I'll bet it is freezing in Tehachapi.

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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
So it is official. A problem solved in day. Thanks to Sam at Ride Wright and to you for your business. I always like a happy ending. have you ridden it yet? I'll bet it is freezing in Tehachapi.

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Yeah probably not riding until next week. It was in the low 30's here today and its supposed to snow all weekend.

So much for warm So Cal weather...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Red loctite on the pulley bolts I hope....
Yes sir....
 
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Originally Posted by LFTD1
Got the 1/2" spacer mounted up and were good to go! Thanks again Drew.

Never have I had a manufacture (Ride Wright) send me something for free (spacer) next day aired and throw in a set of polished stainless hardware as well. The Doc and Ride Wright will have my service as long as I'm right side up.

I'm a pro at pulling my rear wheel now! Had the wheel off, new spacer on and re mounted on the bike in about 10 minutes.
That is a beautiful bike you have and glad everything worked out for you.This is why Dr Vtwin and Ride Wright will get my business when its time for wheels.
 
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