Rear Belt Mods and Axle Plates
Text and Photos by Doug Coffey
I wanted rear belt drive on my new retro modern chopper. All the old rigid framed bikes from the factory were chain drive and they were messy and always need adjustment.
After doing a little research I chose the shortest belt available. It was 123 tooth and had been used on the very first rear belt drives Harley offered on Shovelhead models.
After installing the back wheel and belt I discovered I had two problems. The belt was too long and too wide. Later Harley’s have narrower belts so I purchased a 70 tooth narrow rear belt sprocket and slit my belt on the milling machine to fit the late sprocket.
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