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--- techtalk:ref:transfinal01a [2023/01/25 07:03]
ixl2relax
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ixl2relax [Installing Chain-to-Belt Conversion]
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 This conversion information provided by 'dave76' of the XLForum - http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2082025
-I finally found time to finish this project. Took it for a ride (freezing weather - but I enjoyed it). The belt is definitely quieter and smoother than the chain configuration.
+I finally found time to finish this project on my 1990 1200 XLH Sportster. I took it for a ride afterwards (it was freezing weather - but I enjoyed it). The belt is definitely quieter and smoother than the chain configuration.
+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-02.jpg?600|image1}}
 ===== Parts =====
-I found multiple used rear pulleys on eBay under $50 got a used but perfect 128 tooth belt for $65 got the belt guard for $35. Only bought a new VTwin front pulley for $85.
+I found multiple used rear pulleys on eBay under $50 got a used but perfect 128 tooth belt for $65 got the belt guard for $35. Only bought a new VTwin front pulley for $85.\\
+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-03.jpg?400|image1}}
-A standard 1991 belt drive sprocket cover will be needed, the left middle bolt is no longer used so I just used a short faux bolt and nut.
+Top: Belt guard ---------- Bottom: 4 speed chain guard\\
+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-04.jpg?400|image1}}
-The belt I used was 1-1/8" wide with 128 teeth. This puts the axle adjuster in the middle of the range.
+A standard 1991 Belt Drive Sprocket Cover will be needed, the left middle bolt is no longer used so I just used a short faux bolt and nut.
-The main part numbers that I was able to find were:
+The Belt I used was 1-1/8" wide with 128 teeth. This puts the axle adjuster in the middle of the range.
+**The main part numbers that I was able to find were:**
 -89 -- Front drive pulley 27 tooth
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 ===== Details =====
-I bought the counterbore from eBay. This is needed to sink one of the case bolts about 3/16 of an inch to provide better belt clearance.
+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-01.jpg?400|image1}}
-To clear the new belt drive sprocket, I used a 1991-up Drive Sprocket Cover. The top rear stand-off stud (near the motor mount) needs to removed. It is replaced with a 7/16-14 x 2” bolt. The unused (open) hole in the sprocket cover just gets a faux bolt and nut.
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-Belt guard top, 4 speed chain guard bottom
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-This is the counter bore bit needed to recess the engine case bolt 3/16” more
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-This top bolt was used in place of the large 7/16 standoff stud
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-This is the bolt that needs to be counter bored to clear the big belt sprocket.
+I bought the counterbore from eBay. This is needed to sink one of the case bolts about 3/16 of an inch to provide better belt clearance.\\
+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-05.jpg?600|image1}}\\
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+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-06.jpg?400|image1}}
+To clear the new belt drive sprocket, I used a 1991-up Drive Sprocket Cover. On the engine, the top rear stand-off stud (near the motor mount) needs to removed. It is replaced with a 7/16-14 x 2” bolt. The unused (open) hole in the sprocket cover just gets a faux bolt and nut.\\
+{{:techtalk:ref:transfinal:dave76-cn-blt-07.jpg?400|image1}}

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