HD: Snapped the drive belt

[Headbanger]

My belt ended up costing $259NZD including delivery.

And going by the prices I posted in the first post in this thread the OEM HD belt would cost $290NZD plus delivery, Which would be a saving of about $100NZD.

Don't know how much you get paid an hour but to me at least that's well worth the effort.

[peasea]

My belt ended up costing $259NZD including delivery.

And going by the prices I posted in the first post in this thread the OEM HD belt would cost $290NZD plus delivery, Which would be a saving of about $100NZD.

Don't know how much you get paid an hour but to me at least that's well worth the effort.

That's good going dude. I know where to come for my next belt.

See you in about 80,000k's!

[rosie631]

My belt ended up costing $259NZD including delivery.

And going by the prices I posted in the first post in this thread the OEM HD belt would cost $290NZD plus delivery, Which would be a saving of about $100NZD.

Don't know how much you get paid an hour but to me at least that's well worth the effort.

The price I got from mandmcycles for postage was 46USD which converts to 80NZD making a total of $370 NZD. That would be a saving of $73 on the local shop price I was given. Also payment was by Paypal which I haven't used for ages but I seem to remember there was some sort of charge for it? If I can get one in NZ for 400ish I'll go with that but haven't found anything yet.

[rosie631]

My belt ended up costing $259NZD including delivery.

And going by the prices I posted in the first post in this thread the OEM HD belt would cost $290NZD plus delivery, Which would be a saving of about $100NZD.

Don't know how much you get paid an hour but to me at least that's well worth the effort.

Mind you $259NZD is a bloody good saving. Was that for the Dayco belt?

[Headbanger]

Mind you $259NZD is a bloody good saving. Was that for the Dayco belt?

Indeed it was. Should be interesting to see how the worlds cheapest belt works out.

[buellbabe]

I'd rather pay $370 than $440. $70 is 2 tanks of gas and a feed while out on the bike for the day...I reckon that saving is worth it LOL.

Hey Rosie you were saying that you were having difficulty when searching for 'drive belt'. I suggest you get the actual part number and use that in your search. Sometimes that can help.

Another American site to check out is http://www.stpaulhd.com/

They have an ebay store as well.

Paypal...charge? I use Paypal often and haven't noticed any exorbitant charges...

[rosie631]

I'd rather pay $370 than $440. $70 is 2 tanks of gas and a feed while out on the bike for the day...I reckon that saving is worth it LOL.

Hey Rosie you were saying that you were having difficulty when searching for 'drive belt'. I suggest you get the actual part number and use that in your search. Sometimes that can help.

Another American site to check out is http://www.stpaulhd.com/

They have an ebay store as well.

Paypal...charge? I use Paypal often and haven't noticed any exorbitant charges...

Well, when you put it like that....
Thanks for the site. Will continue in the search.

[buellbabe]

No worries... if you have the time then you might as well trawl the internet to find the best deal eh??? Cos lets face it...you kinda want to save yourself as much $$$s as poss cos unfortunately fitting the new belt ain't gonna be cheap...

[Headbanger]

Mind you $259NZD is a bloody good saving. Was that for the Dayco belt?

Come to think of it that sounds a little cheap, Maybe it was $359.....

[rosie631]

Hi everyone, Thanks for your help and suggestions. Contacted Harley Speed and Custom in Wellington, after a local KBer recommended them. Got an HD belt for 390 including postage. Happy with that. Only 20 more than the States and still 50 bucks less than the best local price i could find. Should be here tomorrow. If anyone is looking for parts could be worth contacting these guys. They were very helpful on the phone.Can't wait to get the belt and get it on. I miss my bike

[buellbabe]

Thats great news! Actually given the current exchange rate that is a pretty fair price...pays to shop around huh?
Well done

[Headbanger]

Hi everyone, Thanks for your help and suggestions. Contacted Harley Speed and Custom in Wellington, after a local KBer recommended them. Got an HD belt for 390 including postage. Happy with that. Only 20 more than the States and still 50 bucks less than the best local price i could find. Should be here tomorrow. If anyone is looking for parts could be worth contacting these guys. They were very helpful on the phone.Can't wait to get the belt and get it on. I miss my bike

Are they located in Pukerua bay?

If its the same place then I have dealt with before a few times, Always had very sharp prices and know there stuff inside and out.

They also import bikes, Their showroom has some gems in it.

[rosie631]

Are they located in Pukerua bay?

If its the same place then I have dealt with before a few times, Always had very sharp prices and know there stuff inside and out.

They also import bikes, Their showroom has some gems in it.

Not sure, where in Wellington they are. Have only dealt with them by phone.

[buellbabe]

Yep thats where they are...I looked them up...no website tho...waaaah!

Figured it would be worthwhile storing that number in my phone...I realise they deal with HDs but a lot of Sportster parts fit my X1.

Mindyou in most cases the same item in a Harley box is more expensive than when its in a Buell box LOL.

[rosie631]

Drive belt on. All good. Awayatc did this and also fixed a heap of other problems that he found while doing it e.g stuffed rear wheel bearings. Starter had to come out so got that sorted too cos it had been playing up. After watching/helping him I reckon if I had the tools and someones brute strength I could just about do it again if I had to.
Anyway, awayatc has the tools and the knowledge and he's also a lot cheaper than the local bike shops. So if anyone round Chch need a drive belt doing PM him and I'm sure he'll do you a good deal. Can't recommend his work highly enough. He doesn't charge extra for you to watch/help either lol.