Wasn’t really a problem, more of an annoyance. I love my BDL 3″ open belt drive that I installed on my Heritage. I like the look of it, the sound of the clutch plates clanking together, and the sound of the belt whirling around the pulleys at speed - it is bad ass.
The only real problem I have had is that from time to time I would go to start her and when I hit the starter button the starter would just spin. How often this happened usually depended on the number of folks watching. Not really a big deal, rock the belt a bit, hit the button agian and she starts right up. Like I said it is not really a problem, just an annoyance.
A few months ago while lurking around the forums at Club Chopper I read a thread that offered up a fix for this annoyance - the Bullet Proof BDL Fix.
Picked up the kit online from Scooter’s Performance. Just over $100 delivered.
Installation is VERY simple. It only took about 15 minutes and just about anyone should be able to do it.
About the Buller Proof Belt Drive Fix
From the Manufacturer
This amazing part will fix the “grind” associated with starting bikes that have a solid or very rigid belt drive actuation. The engineered spring and ramped teeth help integrate the teeth before the unit locks in and turns.
Stop grinding your teeth - and the bike’s jackshaft all while producing smoother and quieter starts.
Removing the Old Starter Pinion Gear
Remove the starter housing from the motor plate to expose the starter pinion gear.
Starter Housing
Old Starter Pinion Gear From the BDL Kit Installed - You can see the grind marks where it did not engage the ring gear.
Use a Screw Driver to Keep it from Turning to Remove the old Gear
Old Setup Removed from the Starter Jackshaft
Installing the Bullet Proof Starter Fix
The Bullet Proof Belt Drive Fix Kit comes with the Jackshaft bolt & washer, the pinion gear, the shaft, a spring, the coupler that mates it to the starter jackshaft, and a couple of spacers.
Bullet Proof BDL Starter Fix
Instructions Included with Bullet Proof Starter Fix Kit
Bullet Proof BDL Starter Fix Installed - Notice the bevel on the pinion gear that allows it to engage the ring gear easier.
Hope you had a great week. Now for a gorgeous blonde biker babe on a bad ass radical chopper!
Daytona Beach Bike Week starts today! If you made it down there, have a great time and becareful.
Continue reading for another great picture of this hot biker babe.
We got stock in yesterday so most of our stickers are now in stock, including our Lethal Threat Decals. We also added a couple of great new stickers so be sure to check them out.
Now for another shot of that great looking blonde!
Have a great weekend!
Take Care - Ride FREE
Biker Stickers @ ChopperStickers.com
I feel good about the progress I have made this week. I am really starting to get into my routine. Exercising in the afternoon and controlling my portions better. Still eating basically what I want just not as much.
I have also started drinking more water. It is not to bad, I still prefer diet sodas. I have cut down to only 2 or 3 diet pepsis a day and I am drinking several bottles of water.
This weeks weigh in: 226 lbs!
Thats down 3 pounds from last week!
Like I said I feel good about the progress I have made this week.
Things have been going pretty good. I am getting into a good routine of exercising in the afternoons. I am doing at least 45 minutes on the Eliptical machine and I am feeling pretty good.
I am also getting a bit better at controlling my portions and making sure I eat smaller portions several times a day instead of just a huge dinner. I have been eat ing some fruit at least once a day and I am also trying to drink more water and less diet sodas.
Tomorrow is my weigh in and I am hoping for a little better results than last week. I know it is going to take time and I am not discourage I am going to keep working at it.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with the latest vulnerabilities and security threats checkout the Qualys @RISK Newsletter. The newsletter is delivered weekly and contains a lot of good information on the latest vulnerabilities and advice on how to fix them. This is a great weekly newsletter and I highly recommend it if you are concerned with keep your systems and network secure.
Another great source for network and computer security information is the US Governments Technical Cyber Security Alerts. There you will find current information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Not quite as detailed as the Qualys @RISK Newsletter but still a good resource.
The 66th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week begins in just a couple of days. This year Bike Week runs from March 2 to March 11. If you are headed down that way have a great time! Wish we could make it. We tend to hit Biketoberfest in the Fall - it is just a little easier for us to get away then.
Just read a news report on the fact that they are going to be cracking down on loud pipes this year. You hear this every year and there are a lot of folks that get tickets for loud pipes. Just take it easy, try not to show off too much, and don’t go reving it up down main street and you will probably be fine.
Again just becareful and have fun. We would love to see some of your pics when you get back - send them to us and we will gladly post them.
If you can’t make it to Bike Week you can still take advantage of our Bike Week Special, just use the coupon code BIKEWEEK07 at checkout to save 5% on your order of $5 or more.
Take Care - Ride FREE - Have FUN!
Biker Stickers @ ChopperStickers.com
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Some different blogging platforms:
If you want to set up your own on your own server or server space that you lease (hosting account):
- Wordpress
This is my personal favorite (and what this blog is running on). Very easy to install and customize. Take about 5 minute go from no blog to blogging. A very large support community with tons of plugins and themes. Requires PHP and MySQL. - Serendipity
Another great opensource blog. I used this one in it’s early days. Pretty easy to install and use. I have a buddy that uses it on his blog and he really likes it. Looks like the Serendipity Community is also growing a bit. - LifeType
Now I have not uses LifeType in a long while. The project use to be called pLog and it had to change because of now trademark problem or something. It has seen some recent development but the user community is not that large. Still worth looking into though.
Hosted:
- Wordpress.com
Allows you to start your own Wordpress Weblog. Free to sign up for and very easy to use. - Blogger
If you are technically challenged or you are just looking at getting started blogging then check out Blogger. My daughter has her blog here and she has fun with it. It is also very easy to use. - There are hundreds more. Just do a search for free blogging.
March is buffing and metal finishing month at Eastwood. From now, until the end of March, Eastwood is offering 15% Off most buffing supplies - Wheels, Compounds, and more. In addition, they are giving away a FREE motor stand ($39.99 Value!) with the purchase of any Eastwood Buff Motor.
Some love ‘em, some hate ‘em, now ChopperStickers.com has them - Orange County Choppers stickers and decals.
We have 4 different designs in stock now and will be adding a few more designs over the next couple of days so keep checking back.
Take Care - Ride FREE
Biker Stickers @ ChopperStickers.com
