V-Star xvs1300 08' Front Pulley Swap 30T to 31T (all years)

[@duroxkilo]

6:28 it's a good idea (some bikes specify it in the service manual) to use a bit of anti-seize lube on the shaft/pulley spines. i'm surprised they didn't include a locking washer for that nut, i'd definitely use some thread lock.. for the belt deflection, some ppl use a pencil and a scale to apply the required 10lbs of force: note the belt position in the adjusting window then lower the bike jack so that the belt pushes down on the pencil till the scale shows 10 lbs and note the new position of the belt in the window. the position where the force must be applied and the recommended belt deflection is bike specific.. (either the manual or a forum can offer the exact info)

[@rockoodmc1]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting.

[@kodiakjim]

That is a one time use washer, you just put back on there. You should NOT re-use that washer. It's a tapered washer that assists in keeping the nut tight. You should also stake the collar of that nut back into the shaft like it was before you loosened it. ( in case you didn't look at good before you loosened it ) That also assists in keeping that nut tight...That nut is also supposed to have 100ft lbs of torque on it as well...

[@justinzea1139]

Thanks

[@albuck4946]

Where did you get the sprocket? And do you have a part number for it?

[@joeprine1543]

I have a 07 1300 tourer and the 1st gear has always scared the hell out of me . I've had Ivan's reflashed done and although it helped with the jerkiness it did nothing as far as the 1st gear was concerned. So you're saying that this helped ?

[@kitzbuhelbikers]

Another question do you think is better on the lows gears ? I have a 2007

[@AlinBiohazzard]

How did you know when the wheel is aligned? I did a bit of strech to the belt and i didnt remember if i did same number of rotation on the small bolts..

[@justinzea1139]

Line the axle up to the same notch on each side. They are little grooves.

[@MrMmari]

I want to put another smaller pulley with fewer teeth (the original is 30 teeth), could anyone advise where to buy? The original transfer is too long. Thank you

[@vicmoretti963]

Lucky you, 30MM. My 07 is a 36 MM / ½ inch drive. I set up everything as you did and I think I need an impact wrench to get it loose. How long of a breaker bar did you use?

[@SPUDDULA]

Good video, is this mod for better/lower rpm at highway speeds?

[@justinzea1139]

Yes, it's an easy mod and works great for these high-torque bikes.

[@z33thr33]

@@justinzea1139 what kind of difference does it cause, speed-wise?

[@justinzea1139]

@@z33thr33 speed wise? Well it changes the speedometer by about 2mph, but bring down the RPM's a few hundred I'd say. She doesn't scream as much at 75mph. I'm also gonna do the Ivan Flash to get rid of the jerky throttle issue too.

[@rodkramer8879]

Wonder if I could do the same on a 950?

[@kitzbuhelbikers]

What is the ivan flash???

[@jamesweber4938]

It is a reprogramming of the ECU, the bikes computer.