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Oct 19, 2020 | 05:04 PM

#11

HD Bobber

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peepers

In my experience and that of some other people I know, HD belts seem to be the best. Certainly better than Gates. I don't envy your job; I've done it a few times and it's not a lot of fun.

yes, go with HD brand belt

Oct 27, 2020 | 06:12 AM

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jake24lt

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peepers

In my experience and that of some other people I know, HD belts seem to be the best. Certainly better than Gates. I don't envy your job; I've done it a few times and it's not a lot of fun.

https://ww2.gates.com/common/printth...s&global=Gates

Oct 27, 2020 | 10:56 AM

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handirifle

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Wonder how old that brochure is? It mentioned Buell using the belts, and Buell has been gone quite a while.

Oct 27, 2020 | 05:29 PM

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barneyboy

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Originally Posted by handirifle

Wonder how old that brochure is? It mentioned Buell using the belts, and Buell has been gone quite a while.

Wonder no more. The Sturgis was introduced in 1980.

Jan 16, 2021 | 06:12 PM

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twistedcherokee

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Well I finally got around to tearing down my Ultra. Will change the front pulley & it needs to be shimmed out 1/8". I bought a belt laser to make sure that when I welded the rear swing arm it was straight. It showed that the inner pulley needs to come out 1/8" so I hope that is possible. I don't know if a later front pulley sits out farther & will bolt up or if I can just shim it. Will find out. I am thinking that when my air ride air line got rubbed & my bike dropped down if that caused the belt to go bad or not. But I remember leaving the gas station & I cranked on the throttle, it felt like the belt slipped, so it may have been the start of the belt going bad. It might be a while until I get the funds to get it back together. But I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, just hope it isn't another train.

Toby