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Post by ratboybuilds on Dec 25, 2014 12:12:30 GMT -6
looking to extend the swingarm on my 454ltd. trying to stay with the belt drive. has anyone ever done this? my game plan is to weld a peice of square stock in the gap i cut on ![]() the swingarm. anyone have any ideas wha  ![]() t i can do with the belt? have a good supplier for various sized v belts that will work? any helpful tips will be greatly appreciated. ![]() |
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Post by eaglerider on Dec 25, 2014 15:48:41 GMT -6
You can use the swing arm and belt from a 90 -95 Vulcan 500 (which is belt drive)......extends the wheelbase about 3 to 3 1/2 inches.
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Post by ratboybuilds on Dec 27, 2014 2:30:38 GMT -6
have you done this? looks like they have the same swing arm bith manuals call for the same part number. any threads on this being done
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Post by eaglerider on Dec 27, 2014 6:22:12 GMT -6
O yes, several have done this, including me, years ago. The 500 swing arm is longer by 3 inches or a bit more. You will need to bend the license plate mount a bit, as the rear wheel will be close to it.
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Post by ratboybuilds on Dec 27, 2014 8:03:44 GMT -6
awesome i just bout a swingarm on ebsy for $23. what did you do for the shock mount? justvuse the vulcan mount?
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Post by Blaine on Dec 27, 2014 14:22:27 GMT -6
awesome i just bout a swingarm on ebsy for $23. what did you do for the shock mount? justvuse the vulcan mount? Yep........Don't forget you will need the Vulcan belt.   |
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Post by ratboybuilds on Dec 28, 2014 8:03:18 GMT -6
actually i canceled my order a 2.9 extension was not enough for the look im trying to achieve so im just fabricating the stock arm with a 5 in extension. i have it mocked up and everything looks good just need to box it in and order a belt ill post more pics as i finish.   |
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Post by ratboybuilds on Dec 30, 2014 21:51:58 GMT -6
all welded up just getting some measurements for the belt and relocating the shock mounts then powder coat and its done. know of any good belt suppliers?   |
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Post by Blaine on Dec 30, 2014 22:10:22 GMT -6
Gates should be able to hook you up. 1 1/2 wide X 14mm pitch. |
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Post by ratboybuilds on Jan 1, 2015 14:32:32 GMT -6
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Post by eaglerider on Jan 1, 2015 19:45:41 GMT -6
Don't forget that you will have to lengthen the rear brake stabalizing bar and the rear brake cable, if not long enough.
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Post by Nathaniel0312 on Dec 16, 2018 2:35:11 GMT -6
Did you ever get a belt I actually started this before I even saw this forum and started cutting and pasting but now I'm wondering if I can get a belt and how so?
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Post by ratboybuilds on Dec 16, 2018 4:40:08 GMT -6
Did you ever get a belt I actually started this before I even saw this forum and started cutting and pasting but now I'm wondering if I can get a belt and how so? Unfortunately I never ended up getting a belt. I went back to stock length. I found a company willing to make one because it was an odd ball size but the cost was over $300. I wasn't willing to pay that much considering I paid almost that for the bike. If you are set on it tho there are options. You can convert to chain drive. There was a thread on here that explains how to do it an what parts you need. I didnt want to go the chain route because I already have some chain driven bikes and thought this was cool because of the belt. If you go through with it I'd like to see how it works out for you so keep us posted |
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Post by bikeman on Dec 22, 2018 20:55:33 GMT -6
that is the trouble with belts. a chain drive is the way to go it may not be what you wanted but doing modifications always means compromisers have to be made.
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