Question for the Panhead Guy's

[CraigArizona85248]

If you buy a Supermax, be sure to do the complete setup & alignment .  If you do, it will be the last belt drive that you will ever buy.

I sure agree with that!  It took a bit of coaxing (some minor trans plate modification) to get my drive aligned right, but it sure has made a difference.  Clutch works better and the belt tracks perfectly.  Haven't had to touch the trans alignment since last time I had it out of the frame in August 2007.  That's ~37K miles ago near as I can figure.

-Craig

[rbonner]

Hey Craig, do you tighten that belt up or is that the correct tension?

BOB

[CraigArizona85248]

Bob,

Just eyeballing it, I believe that belt has already been tensioned.  They seem loose, but Phil Ross always told me nothing kills a belt faster then being over tensioned.... or misaligned.

-Craig

[rbonner]

Oh OK

[Redleg]

OK I just talked to Supermax and was told that Phil had passed away last December and belt drive kits won't be available for a couple of months. So which alternative manufacturer do you fella's recomend? Bob

[stroker800]

  I have 3 belts in operation,,always had BDL..I use the 8mm style for all 3...As stated check the seals for motor and tranny,,oil will shorten belt life....As stated the pullies are anodized aluminum...I find they last pretty good,,but the killer seems to be gravel dust on my open 3"..I can see some wear on my 8 yr old set up,,also have 2 holes in belt from rocks goin thru..As stated alignment is everything with a belt,,not forgiving like a chain ..In fact it will jump off pullies if not tracking true,,,also tension,,they like it loose,,they tighten when operating..If wanting to use stock HD clutch,,I believe,,"the big fix" kit or a ramjett will keep the clutch from walking in/out..Good luck with bike,,let us know if you need any other info..
Dave

[Redleg]

Well tried installing the beltdrive today wound up pulling the transmission to elongate the mounting holes couldn't get it close enough. Now I need to learn how to put it back together. Good thing I like adventure's.. I'll be asking more questions fellas if'in ya don't mind. Any pointers about puttin it back in the frame?