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150/80 16 rubbing issue how dO I fix it

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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 07:06 PM
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Default 150/80 16 rubbing issue how dO I fix it
I mounted a 150/80 16 Shinko 777 rear tire. Looks like its rubbing on the belt guard. I heard their is a mod to fix this but I cant find it. Am heading out to laughlin on Friday. Would it be ok if I just removed the belt guard?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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belt guard keeps gravel off the belt one piece gets between the belt and pulley your done. u could try trimming the guard it shouldn't take much.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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Big. I heard about a mod but I cant find an explanation on how it done.
 
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Agreed, If the belt clears OK just cut or otherwise modify the belt guard.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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I trimmed mine as follows, remove the guard cut the metal tab behind the second rivet from the front. Remove the back rivet, metal piece and trim the rubber. Install.
 
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This might sound like a silly question. But does the wheel have to be off to remove the guard?
 
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What year? You don't have to pull the rear tire. Where is it rubbing on the belt guard?

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It's a 2005 RK Custom. It rubs the guard about a half inch from the front bolt.
 
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It uses a 130 rear tire. Just went through this on a 03 RK.
You can get spacers that go between the belt pulley and wheel. 3/16 should do it. 1/4 is too much, pulley will rub the swing arm. 1/8 may be enough.
But trimming the belt guard Mary not help. Ify it does great. Much easier.
 
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It uses a 130 rear tire. Just went through this on a 03 RK.
You can get spacers that go between the belt pulley and wheel. 3/16 should do it. 1/4 is too much, pulley will rub the swing arm. 1/8 may be enough.
But trimming the belt guard Mary not help. Ify it does great. Much easier.
As I understand it the 2005 RK uses a 1 1/8 belt. Its also a different pulley. It doesn't hit the belt it just runs the guard by a **** hair.
 
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