francoblay1
The Spaniard
I just cut a notch in the belt for the tire to clear
Runky, how do you think he did cut the notch? of course with his hammer & chisel!!!!
He does not leaves home without it!!!
Tire rubbing belt
- Thread starter BlackNChromeK9
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He does not leaves home without it!!!
BWG56
Guru
If you can't fix it with a hammer n chisel, well, then it can't be fixed.Runky, how do you think he did cut the notch? of course with his hammer & chisel!!!!
He does not leaves home without it!!!
Buy a new one
francoblay1
The Spaniard
That´s it Bro!If you can't fix it with a hammer n chisel, well, then it can't be fixed.
kickstart
Well-Known Member
You forgot Duct Tape.If you can't fix it with a hammer n chisel, well, then it can't be fixed.
Bowhunter
Well-Known Member
I find myself wondering if the clearance differences with these bikes is rooted in the 'centering' of the engine-transmission in the frame. Logic says that identical bikes would have identical clearance issues if the drivetrain is set-up identically. I have not removed my engine at any time so I don't know if there is room for 'play' in the set-up.
I have Postman's bike('08 K9) set-up to run perfectly true if you let go of the handlebars, it goes straight as a arrow. However, my bike ('09 K9) has always pulled to the right since the day I bought it new. Makes me wonder if the entire drivetrain is 'off' just a little on parallel alignment with the frame.
I have Postman's bike('08 K9) set-up to run perfectly true if you let go of the handlebars, it goes straight as a arrow. However, my bike ('09 K9) has always pulled to the right since the day I bought it new. Makes me wonder if the entire drivetrain is 'off' just a little on parallel alignment with the frame.
Mickeetwo
Guru
Mine pulls to the right after I installed a new belt. The centering is off a little to get the new belt to run center on the rear hub. I think your right about the drive train.
BlackNChromeK9
Member
Man that's close but it doesn't rub
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Bowhunter
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the feedback Alan. Just as a sandbelt must be centered in your power beltsander by making the rollers parallel, our rear wheel must me squared with the output pulley on the transmission REGARDLESS of the alignment of the wheel to the frame or the drive belt will not run in the center of the output pulley. So if the entire drive train(motor-primary-transmission) is slightly out of perfect alignment to the parallel line of the frame, the rear wheel will be slightly out of perfect alignment to the frame or the drive belt will not track centered on the drive pulley on the wheel or the output pulley on the transmission.
It is frustrating to say the least to have a constant pull to the right and I will immediately head for the ditch if I let go of the handlebars.
It is frustrating to say the least to have a constant pull to the right and I will immediately head for the ditch if I let go of the handlebars.
BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
Looks like 1/8" to 3/16" belt clearance. That's quite a bit considering some others I've seen.
BlackNChromeK9
Member
I just spun the tire by hand, when I heard it rub, I marked that spot an hand sanded a little til it didn't rub anymore
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BlackNChromeK9
Member
Yeah I noticed that, I was hoping to get it more in the center of the pulley, I was going to recheck the alignment today to make sure, but one of the allen heads stripped out so it's been delayed.
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