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#896507 waterlogged3261 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 643 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   WOW!!! Lemme say it again WWWWOOOOOWWWWW!!! Love this Mod. This is the way this bike should have come from the factory. 55 mph on the speedo and I am still comfortably in 4th. Seems like less up and down shifting on the slower roads. Absolutely the way this bike should be!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! THANK YOU PASTOR!!!!!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #896557 BubbaKahuna (User) No reasonable excuse for what I am about to do. Platinum Boarder Posts: 4607 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   Deerkiller wrote: waterlogged3261 wrote: Roadie don't have the balls though HUH? Correct. It's no secret that I hold the opinion that the Roadstar is a rather underpowered, vibrating turd of a bike. My pickup truck is faster. But, I still love mine because it looks and sounds cool, and for some reason that I have a hard time pinpointing, it's really fun to ride. Never rode a Panhead, huh? All of that AND super buzzy over 55 mph. Pans sound like a coffee can with a handful of nails in a paint shaker.   Logged     Last Edit: 2015/06/17 11:13 By BubbaKahuna.   This fits in here, right? I mean, I can make this fit in here ... right?   The administrator has disabled public write access. #896597 pastornj (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3110 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   BubbaKahuna wrote: Deerkiller wrote: waterlogged3261 wrote: Roadie don't have the balls though HUH? Correct. It's no secret that I hold the opinion that the Roadstar is a rather underpowered, vibrating turd of a bike. My pickup truck is faster. But, I still love mine because it looks and sounds cool, and for some reason that I have a hard time pinpointing, it's really fun to ride. Never rode a Panhead, huh? All of that AND super buzzy over 55 mph. Pans sound like a coffee can with a handful of nails in a paint shaker. Hey! I take umbrage at your remark! My panhead was a wonderful paint-shaker! And I'm sure it made all of 40 horsepower, or maybe 45 But it was cool!   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #897165 Horsehammerr (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 847 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   TheShredBaron wrote: Finally did the mod, got it finished yesterday but it was raining, so I didn't have a chance to test it. Took it out tonight, 20 miles, some highway, plenty of city. All I can say is "WOW." 33 tooth front, 65 tooth rear - as PastorNJ first stated, it makes the bike's gearing range way more practical/usable/comfortable. I especially loved in-town cruising - doing about 50-60 km/h (30-40 mph)...just purred, didn't feel like I had to keep switching gears. Now pulls in first up to a practical speed before I have to switch. On the highway it really took the bite off higher speeds. Can't wait until I get it outside of rush hour traffic, dying to try it out like I usually ride -fully loaded, 2 up and hammering on the slab. I've got a good feeling about this. What a super mod. Thanks to PastorNJ for the trial run and all those who followed who loved it - totally worthwhile and not difficult to do. Cheers George What size belt did you end up using and where did you get it ?   Logged     Last Edit: 2015/06/19 14:28 By Horsehammerr.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #897169 theshredbaron (User) Bach'n'roll baby! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1133 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   Horsehammerr wrote: TheShredBaron wrote: What size belt did you end up using and where did you get it ? 127 tooth Gates polychain. 1.5 inch belt. User rullocustomcycles2012 on fleabay. Purchased on May 4, 2013 (wow, didn't think I had it that long before I installed it - yikes!) Price was $169.95. I remember I had difficulty pinning down 127 teeth at the time. EDIT: Here's a place with 1.5 inch - http://www.wpsracing.com/14gahtdpochd16.html If you need 1 1/8 inch you may be out of luck, saw a page from 2011 here https://www.bikertrends.com/download/pdf/BC/Updated%20Pages/11BCFinalDrive808.pdf that suggests there was no 127 tooth 1 1/8 part number but there was a 126 and a 128. Here's another - no 127 offered at this site either: http://www.legendmcs.com/custom-chrome-harley-parts-driveline/driveline-rear-belts-new.html hope that helps George   Logged     Last Edit: 2015/06/19 14:48 By theshredbaron.   Welease Bwian!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #897209 waterlogged3261 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 643 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   Horsehammerr wrote: TheShredBaron wrote: Finally did the mod, got it finished yesterday but it was raining, so I didn't have a chance to test it. Took it out tonight, 20 miles, some highway, plenty of city. All I can say is "WOW." 33 tooth front, 65 tooth rear - as PastorNJ first stated, it makes the bike's gearing range way more practical/usable/comfortable. I especially loved in-town cruising - doing about 50-60 km/h (30-40 mph)...just purred, didn't feel like I had to keep switching gears. Now pulls in first up to a practical speed before I have to switch. On the highway it really took the bite off higher speeds. Can't wait until I get it outside of rush hour traffic, dying to try it out like I usually ride -fully loaded, 2 up and hammering on the slab. I've got a good feeling about this. What a super mod. Thanks to PastorNJ for the trial run and all those who followed who loved it - totally worthwhile and not difficult to do. Cheers George What size belt did you end up using and where did you get it ? 127 ...found it on fleabay...turned out to be a member "Billieg" (harley con-vert) He was going to do the swap but changed his mind for some reason.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #897280 Engineman (User) U.S.S. Iowa BB-61 Gold Boarder Posts: 750 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   I am going to be selling a complete set for anyone who is interested. I have the following. 33 tooth front pulley 1 1/2 wide 65 tooth rear pulley 1 1/2 wide 127 tooth belt 1 1/2 wide. I will take pictures of the complete set tomorrow for the classified. Price will be $170.00 plus shipping. The reason for selling is I have a 2007 and cruising speed is not a factor for me.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #897301 Spydr (User) Let's Ride ! Platinum Boarder Posts: 2252 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   I'll check the listing once you get pix done. I think I may be taking those off your hands.   Logged     Welcome to my NightMare   The administrator has disabled public write access. #897336 pastornj (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3110 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   Engineman wrote: I am going to be selling a complete set for anyone who is interested. I have the following. 33 tooth front pulley 1 1/2 wide 65 tooth rear pulley 1 1/2 wide 127 tooth belt 1 1/2 wide. I will take pictures of the complete set tomorrow for the classified. Price will be $170.00 plus shipping. The reason for selling is I have a 2007 and cruising speed is not a factor for me. Are these parts all new? If so, that's a screaming god deal! If Spydr doesn't take it I will NJ   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #897345 BikerRon (User) Sour Kraut Platinum Boarder Posts: 4189 Re:Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing pt II 2 Years, 8 Months ago   pastornj wrote: BubbaKahuna wrote: Deerkiller wrote: waterlogged3261 wrote: Roadie don't have the balls though HUH? Correct. It's no secret that I hold the opinion that the Roadstar is a rather underpowered, vibrating turd of a bike. My pickup truck is faster. But, I still love mine because it looks and sounds cool, and for some reason that I have a hard time pinpointing, it's really fun to ride. Never rode a Panhead, huh? All of that AND super buzzy over 55 mph. Pans sound like a coffee can with a handful of nails in a paint shaker. Hey! I take umbrage at your remark! My panhead was a wonderful paint-shaker! And I'm sure it made all of 40 horsepower, or maybe 45 But it was cool! Cool factor-A+ Ride ability- B- Comfort- D- Bar hopper, at best. I don't miss it.   Logged     ' width='450' border='0' style='max-width:450px; ' />   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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