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Jun 12, 2014 | 12:19 AM

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DanDman

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I would stick with a Gates brand belt. They make the Harley belts, they also supply the BDL and S&S belts. I tried a different brand belt (cheaper) it didn't last 500 miles. Do a forum search on other experiences.

Jun 12, 2014 | 04:39 AM

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jdh1340

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Ya,going with the HD belt,just hoping the chrome plating wearing of the sprocket teeth ain't going to cause probs, getting advised by dealers to change it and bikers say to take a chance on it,other thing is,the 5 bolts that fasten the inner to the motor,replace or loctite?

Jun 12, 2014 | 04:55 AM

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grbrown

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thanks guys,looks like Jersey HD will be getting my moneey,thanks grbrown,one thing they asked in the dealerships was about the condition of the back pulley,they said if the chrome was damaged on the teeth it would eat up the new belt,well the chrome plate is well broken off on mine but it makes me wonder if it needs a new pulley at 22miles?or was it the typical dealers lookin for more cash?

John, do you mean 22 miles?! The front pulley is solid steel or iron although it still wears, the rear one is cast alloy with a coating. That coating over the years degrades, but it and the belt will get on fine together for a huge mileage, as they wear out in unison.

You haven't told us why you're replacing your belt? If it's broken then replacing the rear pulley if part worn is a good idea, as the two should give better service. If it really has done only 22 miles then don't!

Jun 12, 2014 | 05:26 AM

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It has 22500 miles,I bought it Mon eve,drove it 70 miles and 3 miles from home I noticed vibes from left side,pulled in,nothing I could see wrong,started her,1st gear,felt as tho clutch was slipping, gave her throttle, same thing,limped home and discovered half the teeth gone of the belt,belt not broken tho,the guy I bought it of has agreed to help with cost-sad fkin story or what-my first cvo!!!!!!!!

Jun 12, 2014 | 05:35 AM

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grbrown

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That IS a bummer! Mind it's difficult to feel TOO sorry for a CVO owner......

The rear pulley is marginal on mileage IMHO, however as you are making a fresh start with your new toy it would be wise to fit a new one. It'll give you that extra confidence while practicing burn-outs.....

Jun 12, 2014 | 06:04 AM

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jdh1340

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That IS a bummer! Mind it's difficult to feel TOO sorry for a CVO owner......

Ha ha,I was a modest Fatboy owner til Monday eve,Now a broke çvo owner, will prob do the belt etc,the pulley will have 2 wait till funds pick up

Jun 12, 2014 | 08:35 AM

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Nute

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The chrome flaking off is definitely an issue. The dealer is giving you good advice. When chrome starts flaking off, the remaining chrome gets sharp edges and will definitely wear anything in contact with it.

If you can get a hold of a cheap "pocket microscope", look at the chrome remaining on the sprocket and you will see the edges on the remaining chrome.