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Capital_g
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 07:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I want to change the front drive pulley from a 27 tooth to a smaller 26 tooth for more low end torque. But I don't want to max out the belts adjustment to compensate. Anybody know if there is a shorter belt that will work? BTW it's a '99 x1. TIA
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Ratbuell
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 09:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I think a 27 to 26 change will be fine with the existing belt. Changing the rear pulley from 61 to 55 will NOT work without a belt change, however.

Ask how I know, lol.
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Firemanjim
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Belt has plenty to do that, when I had 6 speed in the S-2 I went from a 29 to a 26 front. And you can run the 55 but had to get the "International" adjusters shown in parts boos, they had a bit more space. We just made some blocks when we were getting my bike ready for Bonneville at Aarons the first year. I ran a 27/55 combo.
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Capital_g
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 01:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks for the reply guys. I read somewhere that a 26t sprocket will require the adjuster to be at it's max. Just want to make sure I have some "wiggle" room.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 01:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Michael
I know that there is a shorter belt, I'm running 26/55 combo with the axle a good .50" forward from stock. Just can't remember the belt length off the top of my head.
Joe
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Capital_g
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks Joe. Do you have anything that shows a part number or what bike the belt was designed for originally? Thanks
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Bad_karma
Posted on Friday, November 07, 2008 - 12:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Michael
The part number on the Gates belt is BDL-PC-125-118Z. The gates part number used at Steel Thunder Custom Cycles was MU77535. It is 125 tooth belt.
Joe
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