QPD Belt Replacement Instructions

We previously installed a QPD belt drive conversion on Mike's (Jaymo54 on bonnevilleamerica.com)bike and it broke at about 1,700 miles. We figured it was maybe too tight as we could not find any faults with the broken belt. I also have one on my 2003 Speedmaster and at this point I have put over 5,000 trouble free miles on mine. Anyway, this is the method we used to replace the belt, it can also be used to do an initial installation. You can also refer to my sprocket changing directions  for further clarification on the sprocket removal.















First thing was to remove both sides faux cleaners and plastic side covers, the battery, both slip-on exhaust pipes and rear peg hangers, the  primary sprocket cover, the chain guard, the rear brake assembly (let it hang on a bungee strapped to the left side of the bike) Be sure to remove the little 8mm bolt holding the rear brake line as well. Replace the bolt in the hole so you know where it is and you don't lose it. Then get the bike up on a lift and ready for the operation.












We first remove the rear shocks so that we have plenty of up/down room. We left the bike lowered a little so it doesn't crash down on us when we remove the shocks. Keep all the shock spacers/shims with the shocks. The lift the bike up a little but still leave it with the rear wheel just touching the ground.
Now we need to remove the rear axle. To do this, first completely loosen the chain/belt tension adjusters and shove the rear wheel as far forward as you can to give you plenty of room to work. Now go get your helper, this part is a two man job. Remove the rear axle nut and slide it out and remove the rear wheel, lift the bike up if you need to so it will slide out the rear or the side without buggaring your rear fender up. Keep all the washers and spacers with the axle and remember their locations for reassembly. If this were a fresh install, you would also remove the rear sprocket and inspect the cush drive at this point. If it's worn you will be able to tell by looking at it. The cush drive is located inside the rear wheel and is one large rubber bumper type bushing. If it is broken or there are cracks, replace it. Then install the new belt drive rear sprocket in place of the toothed sprocket.
Now the super duper secret for making this job very easy. With the wheel off, take a 2x4 piece of wood and put it on top of a 5 gallon bucket like the picture shows. Set the wood so that BOTH legs of the swingarm are on the wood and it is safely holding the swing arm securely. Also lift/lower the stand so that the swingarm is nice and straight out the back, perpendicular with the floor. The swing arm should be located that when we remove the swingarm axle, it will not fall forward or backwards at all, nice and centered, just like the picture and you're good to go.





































Here's a shot from the rear so you can see how it is level and lined up.

Notice the rear brake assembly wired up out of the way as well.































On to the next step