HD: Snapped the drive belt

**awayatc** · 22nd April 2009, 07:11

yep, forking out lots money....

I don't own a fork, so I just dripfeed....

**Headbanger** · 22nd April 2009, 08:54

Muhahaha...fork jokes.

Anyways, I pick up the bike on Friday, Looking forward to it, I actually thought the bike ran very strong apart from the flat spot over 160km/h, So it should be interesting.

**peasea** · 22nd April 2009, 12:45

Originally Posted by Headbanger

The reason for sticking her on a dyno is to to get her tuned as well as possible, Not to get a meaningless read-out.It turns out she starved for air-flow and was flooding when opened right up.

Yeah, what a waste of time finding that out was, I should have got a spare belt instead....

There you go...see my post (#70) and I love beinag able to say "I told you so". Glad you did it dude.

**buellbabe** · 23rd April 2009, 11:47

I re-read your post and agree. I have just had my bike on the dyno and now she is purring... KTLs diagnostic software won't do any bikes pre-2000 and they were scratching their heads unable to figure out why she was running like a dog.
Took her to TripleZee in Manurewa, he's got the primo software and a dyno...turns out the TPS was waaaaaaaay out and that was stuffing everything up.

Back to parts availability...ordered a throttle cable from AMPS 3 weeks ago. Was assured it went on that weeks order and would be here the following week or the tuesday after Easter at the latest. Was also assured I would get a ph call.

Still waiting...

Good job I remembered past experiences with AMPS. Cos in the meantime I have scored one from Wellington.

Thanks a bunch AMPS.

Oh and BTW Headbanger...happy for ya mate, that you have got your beasty sorted !!

**rosie631** · 25th April 2009, 19:02

Originally Posted by buellbabe

That 2nd belt was an after market and snapped within a short time.
Went back to official HD brand and that one lasted quite a while

Just found a hole in my belt so thought I'd best get organised and get a replacement sourced before it gos ping. Local HD shop $437. Found aftermarket one in custom chrome catalogue for $180. But reading buellbabes experience with that and given the amount of labour involved on the HD i don't know if it's worth trying to save a few bucks with a cheaper one. Has anyone else had any experiences with after market belts not lasting??

**BIG DOUG** · 25th April 2009, 19:46

I have had good luck using BDL belts,but having said that I have alway found the hd belts to be very good and as you say it is a bit of a mission to do and you wouldn't like to do it twice.

**AD345** · 26th April 2009, 18:23

Just got back from the Make My Day charity run.

Aside from a couple of bins in the wet the only breakdown that I'm aware of - was a Harley snapping its drive belt

Fortunately it happened right at the end of the ride

**buellbabe** · 27th April 2009, 07:13

As far as the aftermarket belts go...well in all fairness that was 7yrs ago and standards have improved a lot since then but if you want the genuine article then don't go thru a kiwi dealer...they put a 200% markup on stuff. Source it yaself from the states.
I have already recommended this place and I'll say it again...check out this shop.

They have a HUGE PARTS WAREHOUSE!

http://www.lakeshoreharley.com/

**rosie631** · 27th April 2009, 07:52

Thanks for that. Will have a look. Hopefully have a few more miles left on mine so will shop around.

**rosie631** · 27th April 2009, 09:22

Originally Posted by buellbabe

As far as the aftermarket belts go...well in all fairness that was 7yrs ago and standards have improved a lot since then but if you want the genuine article then don't go thru a kiwi dealer...they put a 200% markup on stuff. Source it yaself from the states.
I have already recommended this place and I'll say it again...check out this shop.

They have a HUGE PARTS WAREHOUSE!

http://www.lakeshoreharley.com/

Hi. Have checked out this website but i can't seem to find any links or e-mail address to contact them for a quote. The only thing I can see is a link to their ebay store. But I'm thinking you can buy direct from them without going through ebay?? Any info? Thanks

**buellbabe** · 27th April 2009, 11:50

They used to have a separate online shopping facility but have changed the way they do things however the 'ebay store' is still them...just a different setup.

**Headbanger** · 27th April 2009, 20:03

Finally got my bike back, Had to go get it with a trailer. Took 7 freakin hours.

The bill, fuck, whoa, fuck fuck fuck, man, They slashed and burned a heap off the bill, And it still cost so much money I have refused to tell the wife what the total was, and I had to borrow the cash to pay for it, I think it went on the dyno 8 times, went through 4 baffles, They stopped filling out the job card over a week ago as totalling up the man hours was hitting the roof.

On the plus side they kept me on the know every step of the way, and they are the third company I have had tune it because it has never been right, and tune it they did, she's a new bike powerwise.

Damn me for opening the can of worms by asking for the baffle to be redesigned....

Anyway, I'm going for another ride.

**awayatc** · 27th April 2009, 23:02

Headbanger you started the wrong group.....
You forking out to much money,
try founding TOG or tool owners group....

**Headbanger** · 27th April 2009, 23:19

I have some sweeeeeet tools, In the past I have used them to devalue and detune my bikes to great effect.

I find its cheaper in the long run to pay the professionals.