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Front pulley question 11 Months ago

When I first got my '07 Roadstar back in March, one of the first things I did was pull the cover and check the front pulley nut. I noticed mine has a keyway cut in the shaft, and the nut has a flange that is staked into the keyway. Is this how all Roadies are designed, or was this an improvement to reduce the nut loosening problems? It SEEMS pretty secure, but i was just wondering how close of an eye I should keep on this.

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Re:Front pulley question 11 Months ago
That is how my '07 is and I've never had it come lose. Seems like an improved way to lock the nut.

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Re:Front pulley question 11 Months ago
My 07 was like that as well guess they did the mod to keep the nut from backing off like the older ones do. Not sure when they made the change.

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Re:Front pulley question 11 Months ago
I checked my 03 the other day, it has a flange bent down onto the flat side of the nut. It seemed tight to me, didn't think it could go anywhere with the bent flange.

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Re:Front pulley question 11 Months ago
dshingler wrote: I checked my 03 the other day, it has a flange bent down onto the flat side of the nut. It seemed tight to me, didn't think it could go anywhere with the bent flange. Your in for a suprise...they do. Its good to check it every now and then.

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Re:Front pulley question 11 Months ago

Blackroadie wrote:
dshingler wrote:
I checked my 03 the other day, it has a flange bent down onto the flat side of the nut. It seemed tight to me, didn't think it could go anywhere with the bent flange.
Your in for a suprise...they do. Its good to check it every now and then.

I was playing around with engine braking a few yrs back on my old R6, they use the same bent washer
method on the front sprocket nut. I can tell you 100% they will let go. The nut came off at speed
and cracked the lower crankcase, had to have it welded.

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Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Ashley: That was 3 that sold :blink: :blink: :laugh: :laugh: Lindby bars

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Ashley

In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Anyone using amsoil 75W-90 gear oil
Rhinowilli: I'm going to change my gear oil and have amsoil 75W-90. Anyone have any experiance with this and how much do I use? R/ Bryain

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Ashley: After removing the small screw below the big chrome one and the drain bolt underneath i replaced lower ...Anyone using amsoil 75W-90 gear oil

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Ashley

In: Bike Talk, 5/16/2013, 17 replies
Subject: Running rich
Ashley: I have not pulled the carb apart to see if it has been jetted but i have Vance & Hines Power shots that were on bike when i bought it . I did add K&N filter and did the crank case filter mod up under tank ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Ashley: If i am running to lean now what will be the signs . I dont want to mess up the motor . Thank ...Running rich

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Ashley

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/19/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Breaking it in
Scooter76: Finally. Instead of cutting my grass (I'm sure it will still be there tomorrow), I went on a little 70 mile ride today. Beautiful weather. I'm just now getting used to really handling the bike. Still ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
River: Got a grin on yer face honey That everyone will admire They'll be lookin' for you, but only see your ...Breaking it in

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River

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