| Author | Message | ||
     Spuds |
hey, I removed the original beltguards a couple of 1000 miles ago and (touch wood) have had no negative effects. I HATED the way that guard looked and know that I am taking a risk with no guards at all. OK, so you can buy these "mini" guards like on PWNZOR's bike (in black plastic or polished). My question: would you go with both top and bottom? Where do you think the belt is subject to the most risk? thanks | ||
| Kowpow225 |
Bottom guard would be more important in my opinion as that seems the easiest area for rocks/debris to get in. | ||
| Aldaytona |
Broken belts....................... | ||
| Buelltroll |
13k on the orig. 03 belt. No guards since about 4k. | ||
| Pwnzor |
My guards are stock size and shape for 2004, but in chrome. It's weird, the guards are chrome but the swingarm brace is polished. The heelguards are chrome but the rider peg mounts are polished. They are all factory parts. Seems like they would all be either polished OR chrome, not some of each..?? I'd be willing to part with my original guards but I don't know if the hole pattern is the same on newer bikes? I agree the lower one is probably more important. All I know for sure is I've never had a belt problem keeping them both installed. With the polished wheels it sort of blends together so doesn't look too bad I think.   (Message edited by pwnzor on August 05, 2006) | ||
| Brineusaf |
Matt, Just won the bottom gaurd off of ebay for like 36$ shipped, tomorrow I am going to be tracking down the remaining top gaurds left at dealers in the states. Hope to complete to look. Nice bike by the way... Edit : it was 32$ shipped (Message edited by brineusaf on August 06, 2006) | ||
| Pwnzor |
you getting shiny pieces or black pieces?  | ||
| Brineusaf |
polished belt guards.. the discontinued ones.. | ||
| Brineusaf |
SHINY | ||
| Pwnzor |
See this is where I get confused, my belt guards are chromed but when I see the part listed anywhere it says "polished". All these parts were described as "polished" when the heel guards and belt guards are clearly chrome plated. Also, before I polished my rear pulley, I had ordered the "diamond highlight" pulley from the parts catalog, not only was it for a 2003. but it was BLACK, with just some parts of the coloring rubbed off. It was horrible looking and wouldn't fit anyway so I had my stock pulley polished and I think it came out even better than the wheels. In life, not just with Buell but everywhere, I get a bit dismayed when an item in a catalog is represented as one thing, and when delivered it is discovered to be something else entirely. And then when you bring it to the attention of someone who should be in the know, they act dumb like they never saw anything like that before. WHAT IDIOT LOOKS AT A PIECE OF CHROME AND CALLS IT POLISHED ALUMINUM???? THEY ARE NOT EVEN THE SAME COLOR OR TEXTURE!!!! ARRGHGGGHHH!!!!!!! ok i'm done. Good luck finding your shiny bits.  | ||
| Skyguy |
Shiny bit? Buell? WTF?????? I think we are going to have to order up some highway pegs and some tasseled handgrips for you boys....................  | ||
| Pwnzor |
One pair of ape hangers please! | ||
| Skyguy |
Ape hangers are in the mail! I included the bar tassles for free................... Any interest in a raccoon skin helmet cover? | ||
| Pwnzor |
I wear a live badger on my head, I don't think he'd like it. | ||
| Brineusaf |
Ah... IMO everyone is going with the all black theme ..... so since I don't want to be like the majority, I am rendering the bike how I see fit. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the anti-bling look, but just don't want to be with the masses. You'll see in a few weeks when I "release" pictures, then you can let me know what you think. | ||
| Diablobrian |
That's one of the reasons my bike is still white! I also like the black monochrome look, but I like having something different. | ||
| Skyguy |
I am silver and black. Not seen any of those yet. | ||
| Brineusaf |
Sky... thought yours was red? | ||
| Skyguy |
Brineusaf, No mine is silver with ghost flames. and a few scratches........... | ||
| Brineusaf |
Ah... mine is going to be "for now" silver and black, with some accents of "amber". | ||
| Brineusaf |
For what it's worth, I couldn't find a top gaurd on ebay.. which is where i bought the bottom. So I tracked one down, with the help of Daves, and am attempting to purchase it from HD/Buell of Port Charlotte. They are unsure of their capability of shipping it to me ( a PO BOX routed through NY), and I will truly find out if I am capable of purchasing the part in a few hrs. | ||
| Firebolteric_ma |
krome suks! to much work for me. i agree with the chrome/polished look, you would THINK that the factory would make sure that when selling aftermarket parts they could get the finishes correct for all them to match. i work in the metals business and it erks me when finishes are all messed up! | ||
| Norrie |
I think that you'll find that all the parts are indeed polished alloy. It's just dome parts come up better than others. Norrie. | ||
| Brineusaf |
Matt, are you near a dealership that has the polished upper gaurds? Port Charlottle is going to rape me for shipping. Since they only do UPS from the shop, and UPS isn't able to ship to a PO BOX. They are going to charge me for the part (charge 1) for time used to send a person to the PO to weigh package (charge 2) charge me for the time for the person to return to work and seek my approval of the shipping charges (charge 3) then a return trip to actually ship the item (charge 4) then the actual shipment of the item (charge 5). That is complete BS. Anyways.. if anyone's local dealership has the upper polished guards and is kind enough to purchase and ship to me USPS Priority, then I will gladly paypal you the expenses. | ||
| Kdan |
Black is the new pink. | ||
| Spuds |
ok...well this got a little side tracked..  thanks... I kinda was thinking the bottom guard would be the more important one too... | ||
| Pwnzor |
Brineusaf, I have no idea if any of the local dealers has it. I will be near Quaid HD/Buell tomorrow, I'll give them a call and see if they can track one down. I'll be in the truck all day nowhere near a computer till I get home about this time tomorrow night. Off to bed, long day of chaining down oversized equipment and chp escorts tomorrow. One way or the other, if it's not too far away I don't mind taking it to the post office for you. My bike is up on blocks right now for the near term future so I'll have to take the car.  (Message edited by pwnzor on August 09, 2006) | ||
| Brineusaf |
I would appreciate it, I have the bottom on the way, so having the top would complete the set; and prove that buying the bottom wasn't a waste. Thanks. | ||
| Alanshouse |
Port Charlottle is going to rape me for shipping. Since they only do UPS from the shop, and UPS isn't able to ship to a PO BOX. They are going to charge me for the part (charge 1) for time used to send a person to the PO to weigh package (charge 2) charge me for the time for the person to return to work and seek my approval of the shipping charges (charge 3) then a return trip to actually ship the item (charge 4) then the actual shipment of the item (charge 5). I agree, thats BS | ||
| Buellerthanyou |
Brine, First, thank you for your service to our country.  I have the Polished Aluminum Upper Belt Guard, p/n 34004-04Y (actually, we have 4 of them!  ) and I also live near a post office. If this is the one you're seeking, I would be happy to drop it off there to be shipped to your P.O. box (or A.P.O., if you prefer). Let me know if you'd like this. HellBuelly J Central Texas H-D/Buell (still the Badweb Sponsor with no banner)  Austin, Texas 512-973-8521 jhowze@centraltexasharley.com "A good wheelie today is better than a perfect wheelie tomorrow." --General George S2 Patton | ||
| Brineusaf |
James, Pm Sent. Better get Blake on that...  Thanks!! Kyle Brine | ||
| Skyguy |
Pwnzor, ROFLMAO You said "See if Quaid has it". I am still laughing. They dont have freaking light bulbs or spark plugs for a Buell and if ever a dealer deserved to be a non Buell dealer it is Quaid. In fact I a on my way down there to pick up my wheel as not only did they not know the bearings were a free performance upgrade but they sent me back up the hill only to call and tell me they don't have a Buell bearing removal tool. They suck. | ||
| Brineusaf |
Hm.. I am going to purchase from Central Texas most likely. A banner really needs to be made for this sponsor! | ||
| Pwnzor |
LOL Skyguy, I've never been there, just driven past it a bunch of times. I figured it would be worth 5 minutes of my time but it wasn't. They act dumb when you ask about Buell anything. | ||
| Skyguy |
Pwnzor, I don't think it an act.......... No apology for wasting my weekend, time or gas at all. Just asked if I came to pick it up. I will NEVER again step a foot in that place. | ||
| Pwnzor |
What time were you on the 15? I was out there today 25 feet wide and 85 feet long. Double CHP escort and the whole shot. | ||
| Skyguy |
I went to Quaid in Loma Linda. Never had to get on the 15. Took the 215 to the 10 East. You would have seen my I was driving the Pinzie. Very bright yellow! | ||
| Pwnzor |
Oh I was near the one in Temecula. You definitely would have seen me I was a full 3 lanes wide. Lots of flashing lights and stuff. | ||
| Sgthigg |
Belt guard alternitives? Yah Leave em on. Or run the risk of breaking them all the time. |
