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techtalk:ref:transfinal01a [2023/01/25 07:13]
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-====== REF: Gears, Sprockets, Belts - 01A ======+====== REF: Gears, Sprockets, Belts - Sub-01A ======
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 ====== Installing Chain-to-Belt Conversion ====== ====== 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 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 SportsterI 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.
  
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-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. I 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.\\
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-Top: Belt guard -- Bottom: 4 speed chain guard+Top: Belt guard ---------- Bottom: 4 speed chain guard\\
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-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.+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 belt I used was 1-1/8" wide with 128 teeth. This puts the axle adjuster in the middle of the range.+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:+**The main part numbers that I was able to find were:**
  
 40271-89 -- Front drive pulley 27 tooth 40271-89 -- Front drive pulley 27 tooth
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-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. +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.\\ 
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-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.+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.\\
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