Got it today

TestPro wrote on 01/19/18 at 11:08:05:


You'll like it even more once you get it mounted.....and go for a ride!

All pulleys have been shipped, Rodger and Bobber will get their pulleys by Monday, Jan. 29th.

I have 1 completed pulley left in this batch that is unsold and available.

Cool! Thanks for the update, Dave

Update: package arrived, guess I know what's on my weekend agenda!  

Armen came through and made a couple of pulleys to take up the slack until winter sets in and I can get into the garage.  I cleaned them up and powder coated them, and both sets will include the screws.  I currently only have 1 lock washer - I have ordered more (if you get the pulley before I receive my new washers, I will mail it as soon as it arrives).

Same $165 includes shipping to the mainland 48 states.

Mechaniac wrote on 11/06/18 at 20:44:05:


Sure....and if you don't want it cleaned, powder coated and made pretty, that could save you money as well.  I have to first soak the pulleys in gasoline too loosen up the oil and dirt, then a few hours in the ultrasonic cleaner, then a good scrubbing, then a bath in acid to remove any traces of oil and etch the surface so the powder will stick, then a short bake in the oven to make sure it is completely dry, and then powder coating and curing in the oven....it takes a long time to get them cleaned and powder coated.

I pay up to $50 on eBay for used pulleys and shipping.  Part of the whole process also involves driving 1 hour round trip to the only hardware store that I can buy the panhead screws, ordering the lock washers from Suzuki, watching eBay and buy/pay for the pulleys as part of the cost, and making mailing labels and packing everything up and driving to the Post Office - but it all takes time.  I buy the lock washers and screw sets in batches of 10.....and sometimes that causes a real problem for Suzuki as even they don't seem to stock that many in their warehouse at one time.

If you want me to do your pulley - if you send it to me I can do it for $120.  Without cleanup and powder coating it would be $90.

I received you PM Dave but I'm to new on the forum to reply.  I will send you my pulleys for a full rework with a note concerning an alternate rear pulley source to see what you think.

Thanks

Another way to achieve taller gearing is going to a larger rear wheel. I'm running an 18" on mine in place of the stock 15". I did have to modify the swingarm to clear the tire.
-Armen