| Author | Message | ||
     Kenney83 |
ok so i think i am going to need a new belt soon. i was messing around doing wheelies, endo's and burn outs. i was wondering what is needed in a belt upgrade from a 2003 XB9R? can i just get a new belt or do i need new gears? i don't know i need some help!!!! thanks steve | ||
| 1324 |
You need new belt, front and rear sprockets, new tensioner arm (or whole assembly), new guards (all), and a shorter bolt for the swing arm brace. Plug and play once you have all those parts. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
You might want to take a look in the knowledge vault on this one, it has been very thoroughly discussed in the past. To sum up: 1. The 2003 models have a belt built by Gates. It was inadequate, and was replaced in 2004. The Gates belt itself was upgraded, but several failures have been reported on this board. Undoubtedly the worst choice for your use. 2. In 2004, the belt was upgraded to a much sturdier belt by Goodyear. This requires new pulleys on the gear box and rear wheel, a new belt, different belt guards, and perhaps some other small parts. A conversion kit is available from several of our sponsors including American Sport Bike. Cost: $4-500 plus labor. 3. In 2006 the belt was upgraded again. It runs on the same pulleys as the 2004, and is most likely the only belt available now at your dealers. 4. Many astute and brave brothers, "The Chain Gang", have converted to chain. Around 40 of them at last count.Looking at the way you abuse your bicycle, this might be the ticket for you. There are two basic chain conversions. a. The most popular and economic is the "Saintly " conversion. It cost little more than a new belt, and works well. Less than $200 if I recall properly. Available directly from Saintly, one of the members of this board. You do the install. b. There are several chain conversion swing arms out there by Hals, a sponsor, Innovative, and the Buell race department. These are a lot more expensive, and feature the ability to adjust the chain length and normally provide a couple of inches more wheelbase which adds high speed stability. Normally used by road racers who need the ability to change gearing easily, and well heeled and knowledgeable street riders who just want the best gear. My recommendation for you: The Saintly Chain Conversion: cheapest and strongest. Just my .02ยข | ||
| Rah7777777 |
check ebay and piece together the 04+ parts. front sprocket, rear sprocket, idler pulley arm (you can use the same idler but need updated arm, but i'd get new bearings..takes two 6203 bearings) and front sprocket guard you can easily piece it all together pretty cheap. or if you have the cash, get americansportbikes kit. thats easy enough there! I have heard people say you might need a new rear master cylinder, but my new belt is no where near close to hitting and im 185lbs? maybe on the bolts its different??? good luck! | ||
| Blackbichgsx |
I have a step, by step with pictures I am going to be putting up soon. It has all the part numbers you need too! Just posted: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/364492.html (Message edited by blackbichGSX on May 27, 2008) | ||
| Point_doc |
I have a used idler and used belt final drive from trans. (30 teeth) off of my '04 XB12, interested? I replaced mine either for cosmetics (idler) or to lighten rotational weight (stock final drive), in good working condition. (Message edited by point_doc on May 28, 2008) | ||
| Point_doc |
Found the items that you may be interested in for belt conversion on ebay. Double check the final (front) belt drive gear, I don't think that item will work, not sure?? The rest looks good. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_M otorcycle-Parts-Accessories__buell-xb-idle-pulley- buell-chain-tensioner-pulley_W0QQitemZ120265934039 QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20 PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmd ZViewItem?hash=item120265934039& http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_M otorcycle-Parts-Accessories__Buell-2005-xb9-belt-t ensioner_W0QQitemZ260244816333QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20 AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20Access oriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 60244816333& http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_M otorcycle-Parts-Accessories__27-Tooth-Sportster-Bu ell-drive-pulley-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ200227393135Q QddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20P artsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmdZ ViewItem?hash=item200227393135& http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_M otorcycle-Parts-Accessories__BUELL-REAR-SPROCKET-G 0400-1AA-XB12-SS_W0QQitemZ300228608964QQddnZPartsQ 20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q 20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?ha sh=item300228608964& http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_M otorcycle-Parts-Accessories__BUELL-REAR-SPROCKET-G 0400-1AA-XB12-SS_W0QQitemZ300228608964QQddnZPartsQ 20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q 20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?ha sh=item300228608964& (Message edited by point_doc on May 27, 2008) | ||
| Wantxbr |
American Sport Bike $461 http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/A17082.html If you have the money and want it quick. | ||
| Jdub |
I have a brand new 06+ belt if interested. |
