| Author | Message | ||
     Gearheaderiko |
An aftermarket belt is available now for the Blast. I do not know if its comparable to the "lifetime" belts now stock on other models. It is listed as a 1" belt (which it isnt), but they also list 20mm belts (which it is) for other HD models  From the Drag Specialties catalogue: REAR DRIVE BELTS •Carbon fiber reinforced Goodyear engineered Falcon SPC™ belts offer up to 33 percent more tensile strength than conventional aramid reinforced belts •High-temperature rubber compound offers excellent flex and long service life •Fabric reinforced belt tooth surfaces improve wear resistance •Durable material construction is designed to withstand belt-penetrating debris without breaking NOTE: No warranty claims are made or implied. PART # DESCRIPTION SUG. RETAIL 1 1/2” BELTS 1204-0035 125-tooth belt for custom applications $189.95 1204-0037 126-tooth belt for 80-86 FX, 82-84 FLH (domestic); repl. OEM #40003-79 189.95 1204-0039 127-tooth belt for 89-92 FXST, FLST (international); repl OEM #40010-89 174.95 1204-0041 128-tooth belt for 93 FXST, FLST (domestic), 91-93 FXD, FXDWG (international); repl. OEM #40012-90 189.95 1204-0043 130-tooth belt for95-99 FXST, FLST (domestic), 94 FXST, FLST, 94-95 FXD, FXDWG (Swiss); repl. OEM #40017-94 174.95 1204-0046 132-tooth belt for 86-92, 94 FXST, FLST (domestic), 89-93 FLT, FXR (international); repl. OEM #40023-86 189.95 1204-0050 133-tooth belt for 91-01 FXD, FXDWG (domestic), 94-95 FLT (Swiss); repl. OEM #40015-90 199.95 1204-0054 135-tooth belt for custom applications 174.95 1204-0058 136-tooth belt for 85-96 FLT, FLHT, 85-94 FXR (domestic); repl. OEM #40001-85 189.95 1204-0062 139-tooth belt for 97-03 FLT, FLHT, FLHR, FLTR (domestic); repl. OEM #40024-97 199.95 1 1/8” BELTS 1204-0036 125-tooth belt for custom applications 169.95 1204-0038 126-tooth belt for custom applications 169.95 1204-0040 127-tooth belt for custom applications 169.95 1204-0042 128-tooth belt for 91-03 XL, 94-02 Buell (except Blast) (domestic/international); repl OEM #40022-91 169.95 1204-0044 130-tooth belt for 07-09 FXD, FXDWG (Japan); repl. OEM #40048-07 169.95 1204-0047 132-tooth belt for 06 FXD, FXDWG (international), repl. OEM #40594-06 199.95 1204-0051 133-tooth belt for 00-06 FXD/T. 02-06 FXD/FXDWG (domestic); repl. OEM #40015-00 169.95 1204-0055 135-tooth belt for 00-06 FLST, 00-05 FXST (domestic/international); repl OEM #40307-00 174.95 1204-0059 136-tooth belt for 04-06 XL 883 (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40570-04 169.95 1204-0063 139-tooth belt for04-06 FLHT, FLHR, FLTR (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40024-04 199.95 1” BELTS 1204-0045 130-tooth belt for custom applications 149.95 1204-0048 132-tooth belt for custom applications 199.95 1204-0052 133-tooth belt for 07-09 FLST/C/N, FLSTSC, FXSTD, FXCW/C (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40058-07 199.95 1204-0056 135-tooth belt for custom applications 149.95 1204-0060 136-tooth belt for 07-09 XL 883 (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40371-07 169.95 1204-0060 136-tooth belt for 07 FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, FLTR (Japan); repl. OEM #40056-07 169.95 1204-0061 137-tooth belt for 07-08 FLHT/R/X, FLTR (domestic); repl. OEM #40024-07 169.95 1204-0061 137-tooth belt for 07-09 XL 1200 (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40591-07 169.95 1204-0064 139-tooth belt for 01-08 Buell Blast (domestic); repl. OEM #G0500.01A7 199.95 20MM BELTS 1204-0049 132-tooth belt for 07-09 FXST, FLST, FXCW (Japan); repl. OEM #40074-07 199.95 1204-0053 133-tooth belt for 07-09 FXST/B/C. FLSTF, FLSTSB (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40073-07 199.95 1204-0057 135-tooth belt for 06 FXST (domestic/international); repl. OEM 40655-06 169.95 | ||
| Monzaracer |
dayum thats expensive | ||
| Leonard |
I had to change the belt over the weekend, it took me just about 10 minutes, 5 of which was spent on trying to get at the recessed screw on the front pulley cover! Putting that belt on was a breeze, didn't think that it was that easy! That makes me think, is it possible for the belt to just fall off when riding? I have mostly all plastic off other than the one attached to the pulley. | ||
| Ezblast |
No - the belt has pitch. EZ | ||
| Leonard |
 ..At the risk of looking stupid:EZ could you elaborate on that? Do you mean that once the bike is rolling the belt tightens up a little bit? Coz when stationary, it doesn't take a whole lot of force to move the belt from one edge of the sprocket to the other. Mostly it is right next to the plastic on the outer edge of the sprocket. Thanks! | ||
| Ezblast |
Belt teeth and pulley are at a miniscule matching 3-d angle - this angle is called pitch - it allows the belt to easily mount onto the pulley, and for the same reason prevents it from easily sliding off. EZ | ||
| Leonard |
okay. That makes sense. Thanks EZ | ||
| Johneblast |
If my memory serves me correctly, and that's not saying much lately, I read the 2000 rear sprocket is a different size from the 2001. My reason for reasoning is I am going to borrow a friends until my new Viper Stryke comes in so I can get to work. I will attempt the swap this afternoon. The 2000 on to the 2001 and would like a heads up before I do to save my buddy a trip out my way. As always your help is APPRECIATED! | ||
| Johneblast |
I should have looked a few lines down on the page. I found that there was a recall on the 2000. Not sure if the friends has been changed but will soon see. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
A little more info here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/377682.html?1282877176 | ||
| Johneblast |
Thanks Erik. I think I brought the subject up awhile ago to my friend, but I can't remember (a case of CRS!) what we found and haven't thought about it till now. I'm hoping to get away with an even swap out without switching sprockets. He blew his head gasket and I blew a tire. Funny how things happen. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
You could always use his belt and sprocket, but its just a matter of time until it fails, badly (if its the pre recall sprocket). | ||
| Packnrat |
how did the pre recall bets fail? mine failed 25K on odo, new to me bike a 2001 blast. i only got 100 miles on it and back into the shop. i need to count the cogs on the rear gear. and on the belt. . | ||
| Packnrat |
ok belt has 139 cogs...can a longer belt fit on a recalled drive gear? need to get a look at the drive gear on the bike..but at the shop. not very happy with the hd dealer in san joaquin county right now. they say bike is ok..and it fails right away then they pull out a paper stating this and that on the bike is bad. | ||
| Ezblast |
Sprocket and belt are to be replaced every 15,000 miles - many often don't, however, that could happen as a result. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Only one belt will fit, period. Another size wont fit and its very unlikely they would find another belt in the Blasts width and try to make that fit. The Blast is very unique as far as the belt is concerned. You dont say what the dealer thinks caused the belt to fail, so there isnt any way to tell if its even related. Per my other post elsewhere concerning the drive belt: The early sprocket fails and takes the belt with it. If you have a 139 tooth belt, you do not have the pre recall sprocket or belt (73 teeth, 135 on the belt). | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS Harley dealers, as a general rule, DONT like working on Blasts. Even less so now that Buell is defunct. The mere mention of the word "Blast" will send salesmen running (away) and doors getting closed. Seriously. | ||
| Packnrat |
i know any/all dealers do not like working on any bike/car/truck/etc they did not sell. but even this dealer has some 10 buell blasts for a "dmv" school they do. but yes if i keep this bike for very long i will stock up on spare parts. but belt and sprocket at 15K miles i need to replace with a chain. as this will last far longer. the belt that failed looks almost like it was cut with a knife, a bit of a step side to side not clean or straight across but all at a 90% angle to the belt.and a couple of the cords broke not on the "cut" line. looks like the belt failed and then the cords failed under exsteam stress. ever see a rope that failed with way to heavy a lode on it? verse getting cut. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Let me know when you find a chain that will last 15,000 miles and costs less than Blast belt. LOL! I dont know what your belt problem is and I've yet to see the list the dealer gave you and why they think the belt failed. As a rule, belts dont fail all that often on a Blast and for you to get only 100 miles means you got a bad belt or there is a problem somewhere. A spare belt will almost fit under the seat and only takes 5 minutes to install with 1 tool (I bet I can do it in less time blindfolded). Going to a chain is an expensive proposition to eliminate something that should rarely happen and you lose all the benefits of belt drive. It doesnt matter where you bought the Blast, they dont like them, but I wont bother you with the history and evidence of it. Frankly, I've been treated better by dealers I didnt buy the vehicle from. | ||
| Milt |
Dealer? Who needs a dealer? | ||
| Swampy |
So what are you saying? Was there a mix up with a 2000 sprocket and a 2001 belt? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
There's no way that could happen. That belt would be ridiculously loose and you'd have to be the first time working on a motorcycle to think its okay. | ||
| Packnrat |
the belt was on the bike when i bought it,(25K odo) i had the dealer do a service and once over to see if any problems with said. was told A-ok, went home with bike to work in the am, belt broke on the way home. at the dealer the next day..... wow out comes this paper i was never informed about when i picked up my bike listing the belt and rear tire as bad.. very piss poor work on there part. said a "new girl" did not inform others about it...yea..right...and pigs are purple with yellow poka-dots and fly. i can under stand a dealer not wanting to work on your bike..but to do this as it only buys them a lot of very bad press. and if i got hurt a very good payout in the courts to me. . | ||
| Viciousjade |
Hi All, I am new to all of this, but I noticed something that I cant seem to figure out, my belt is tracking to the right, it looks like its almost about to jump on the plastic cover.I'm not sure how to adjust it to track in the middle? Do I remove the tire? or is this adjusted at the sprocket? I hope Im not confusing anyone. If I have to remove the tire, does anyone know what size tool I have to use, it just says (metric) in my manual. I appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!} | ||
| Viciousjade |
this is a photo of the belt tracking to the right, again...any help would be really appreciated. just trying to get it back on track.  | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome! Perfectly normal. All mc belts (that I know of) track to one side or the other against (but may not be actually touching) a guide (some have 2 guides on each pulley). The front pulley has 2 guides which keep it on track (though conceivably it would just need one on the opposite side of the rear pulley). The Blast wheels and belt are non adjustable. To install or remove the belt you just slide it on or off and wheel removal or adjustment is not necessary. | ||
| Viciousjade |
thanks gearheaderiko!!! I feel better knowing that. I just recently did a bunch of upgrades, only because my exhaust pipe split in half near the weld of the head pipe on the freeway. I installed a new vance & hines exhaust (because it was alot cheaper than the stock buell exhaust) rejet the carb to 45/175, and adjusted the air mixture screw. New K&N high flow filter, and since I had airbox off, i decided to change the spark plug out, oil change, and adjust the cables...and did i mention I am a girl I love working on my buell. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
 You might want to check in here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/454781.html?1321501281 Just to let them know you're here You're also close to the consummate Blaster: EZ! | ||
| Ezblast |
Yes - Welcome to Blasting on the Dark side - SF style! EZ | ||
| Themagster |
Jess - cool to see you take the initiative to do the work yourself. The Blast is by far the most fun I've had on two wheels. Even now that I can pick between two bikes, my Blast leaves the garage the most. Welcome to Badweb & Happy Trails.... Now to face the truth that I myself have been lacking in the pro-active maintenance arena. Just checked my log and the belt that failed this past weekend, should have been replaced, by the recommendations here, 4,000 miles ago. That being said, my first belt and sprocket got me 22,800 miles, so I missed the boat on that change too. Me Bad! Got belt, sprocket on way, will change the spark plug, new boot just for kicks and cause it's not real expensive and hopefully we will be on the road again soon with no problems. |
