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Thread: New Guy with Uly belt question

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    Hey Guys. I bought a 2006 Ulysses with 31k on the clocks. The drive belt looked like it had some wear so I bought a new one. I installed the new belt last night and the new belt seems to be way too tight. I don't see any way to adjust the tension so I put it back together and rode it today. Driveability seems ok but I dont want to wear out or worse break the belt I just paid $160 for. Just curious if anyone else has ran into this. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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    that's the way they are ;)

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    I would advise you to change wheel bearings when changing the drive belt, the added tension tends to cause them to fail rather quickly

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    Thanks for the info Guys. Isn't there some kind of conversion to run better bearings in the rear?

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    2010 model 3 bearing wheel is the only "Fix" I know of

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    Use AllBalls bearings and ride. Check them at every tire change. Keep a spare set on hand in case they need replacing. Same goes for idler pulley bearings.

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    I found a belt supplier in the U.K that will supply belts for xb12 for £40. Ericks Belts Taunton 01823271221.
    Living in the west of Ireland real Buell belts are nearly €250 including delivery so i think i'll give them a try. I think the reference is slab-14mxp-1890-fen, cut to 28.5mm. its a fenner plus 3 belt. Wish me luck...



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