Trans rebuild & Baker Belt Drive

[dnespolo]

Thanks guys, I rode today from noon until dark, everything is smooth as silk. I really like the look of the Falcon final drive belt that Curtis sent me.

Another important note is that while riding last summer Postman and I stopped for fuel at Fall Creek Falls and when we were ready to leave, Postman's bike which is a '08 had sparks arching off his starter wire where the rubber insulation had become so rotten that it was literally falling off the wire. We did a quick fix with a piece of plastic coke bottle and some electrical tape to get home. We then had Curtis supply the boots we needed to repair his starter as well as mine, this is a common problem on these bikes. I suggest you take a look at yours and get Curtis @ Wild Steed to hook you up with some new boots if yours is dry rotting like ours. We also added the "Slam buttons" since Postman had his started switch give him problems on his ProSport in the past, Curtis can hook you up on those also.

Just ordered my new boots from curtis, Bow thanks for the tip.

 

[V]

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Another important note is that while riding last summer Postman and I stopped for fuel at Fall Creek Falls and when we were ready to leave, Postman's bike which is a '08 had sparks arching off his starter wire where the rubber insulation had become so rotten that it was literally falling off the wire. We did a quick fix with a piece of plastic coke bottle and some electrical tape to get home. We then had Curtis supply the boots we needed to repair his starter as well as mine, this is a common problem on these bikes. I suggest you take a look at yours and get Curtis @ Wild Steed to hook you up with some new boots if yours is dry rotting like ours. We also added the "Slam buttons" since Postman had his started switch give him problems on his ProSport in the past, Curtis can hook you up on those also.[/QUOTE]

Very good point!. I have seen this happen on Big Dogs, Iron Horse, Swift, etc. Check the wire on the starter it does dry rott. Many of us have this prob. and it is easy to over look.

Very most excellant and how to post Mr. Bow :2thumbs:

 

[Bowhunter]

Thanks V, hopefully I can help others avoid the troubles that I have learned along the way.

Here is a pic of our bikes(Postman & I) when we stopped at Red Lobster today to fill our empty stomachs.

 

[mptexas]

Do you all think changing out the primary to the a belt driven with no fluid is something a backyard mechanic can do? I have worked on cars, but never motorcycles. I do all of my own small mechanic work, but while this looks simple bikes are new to me and I would have no step by step instructions.

 

[francoblay1]

After doing a "Search" for a "How-To" to give me a visiual of the swap, I did not find one, so I thought I would post up a step by step to possibly give someone a little help on a future install.

Bill, the change of the handlebars has been a great "comfort" add on.

The handlebars you will need are from a '08 Ridgeback(#151-000013-01), I got mine from Donna @ bigdogpartsking.com.
After removing your stock bars, cut the wiring harness and add 4" to the length. I cut mine inside the handlebars so that the splices would be more shielded from the weather. Be sure to slide a shrink wrap over the harness before you start so that you can cover the splices. Another tip is to stagger the cuts by at least 1" so that all your solder joints are not stacked on top of each other.

Call Barnett and order a new clutch cable that is part #102-30-10010+8.5, I had 3 new ones made up for myself and Postman and a spare on the shelf. Cost was $79 for the cable, $8 for rush service, $27 for shipping for each cable. Maybe Curtis @ Wild Steed can help you out there. I felt like I took a little screwing on the shipping.
I posted a thread last year on the handlebar swap that shows what I did. I'll be glad to answer any questions for those that need help.

I also went to a local hydraulic hose company and had new hoses made up that were 4" longer than stock, they made them while I waited and I was out the door.

Forgot to mention that the throttle cables did not need to be replaced, they work fine in factory length.

Steve, do you still have the pictures? It would be nice to be able to see them re-posted on the original post.

 

[BWG56]

Steve, do you still have the pictures? It would be nice to be able to see them re-posted on the original post.

I believe they are gone