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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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30t is only a pulley swap?
 
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30t is only a pulley swap?
New shorter belt as well.
 
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30t is only a pulley swap?
Only if you slot the swing arm.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 05:54 PM
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Lol! Right on......still doesn't answer the question? Plus guy doesn't want to slot the swingarm. He thought it sounded like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Not sure why guys shy away from this. The way this all ties back together I believe it's stronger than it was in stock form. The gussets I made tie into the shock mount just like the gusset on the top does from the factory.
 
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Not sure why guys shy away from this. The way this all ties back together I believe it's stronger than it was in stock form. The gussets I made tie into the shock mount just like the gusset on the top does from the factory.
Honestly, our Society is rapidly changing. The art of fabrication has been going away for various reasons, and for some time now.

While I like what you did, and can appreciate. I would prefer the new shorter belt on my 20k ride.
 
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It's really not much work to pull the swing arm , just time nothing to hard. The gain you will get will definitely be worth it.
Primary chain ,compensator and rear shock has to come off. Swingarm?......I'm not sure that has to come off. Maybe I missed something?
 
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Primary chain ,compensator and rear shock has to come off. Swingarm?......I'm not sure that has to come off. Maybe I missed something?
To change the belt the swingarm has to be removed.
 
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Honestly, our Society is rapidly changing. The art of fabrication has been going away for various reasons, and for some time now. While I like what you did, and can appreciate. I would prefer the new shorter belt on my 20k ride.
It's ultimately your call on which way you decide to go and your money. One of my deciding factors boiled down to a "what if" decision. The fact that the stock belts rarely break doesn't mean that they won't. The odds are more in my favor that a dealer will have the stock belt should I break a belt while out on the road versus the shorter belt.
 
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Evo-industries has a 49 tooth cutch basket.about the same ratio as 30 tooth pulley. But if you are going with the pulley, go with a Baker. 2lbs lighter, anodized billet steel. Or the cast iron,rusty noisier HD part. Aftermarket belts aren't as well made as the stocker. That rusty,abrasive pulley just may wear that belt a bit faster.either way,you will enjoy the lower gearing.
 
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To change the belt the swingarm has to be removed.
Plus the entire primary drive and casings.
 
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