Are drive pulley washers needed?

[snrusnak]

Hey all I'm bolting the drive pulley to the rear wheel and got new hardware but didn't get new washers. The bolts are identical except a slightly(very slightly) smaller head, and no washer. I don't see why the washer is necessary. Is it ok to not use washers?

 

[uly luigi]

I wouldn't, just re-use the old ones

 

[snrusnak]

I can, it's just that they are ugly/corroded. I could run to ACE and get some SS ones. The bolts are proper grade, but I don't think it'll matter if the washers are SS, right?

 

[uly luigi]

Nah, won't matter

 

[snrusnak]

Thanks Uly.

And just when I thought I had all the hardware.....gotta run out again lol.

Hey do you think SS is ok for axle pinch bolts?

 

[uly luigi]

nope, gall too easily, and will tear up the threads

 

[snrusnak]

thx

 

[vtech007]

[up] for running flat washers.

 

[snrusnak]

picked up some SS washers from ace. better safe than sorry. ill post pics later, got the front wheel on, about to do the rear, and have a **** load of new hardware installed.

 

[vtech007]

Do you have the respective part numbers of the SS hardware for where you got it?

 

[snrusnak]

Sorry I don't. But I got it at ace hardware and IIRC it was 5/16" washers, some form of SS. The bolts I got over the internet.

 

[snrusnak]

Pics

Another question. My new belt was CRAZY tight. Near impossible to get on(I didn't remove the tensioner). Now that it's on all seems god but in N the rear wheel, off the ground, does not "free wheel". I know it has drag from the trans, but just wanting to be sure this is normal...? It is VERY tight, granted, the suspension is all the was down..

 

[uly luigi]

with the suspension unloaded the belt will be real tight, so I think you are alright

 

[snrusnak]

Ok that's what I was thinking, but since this is the first time I've taken the belt off I wasn't sure.

I'm not sure I'm crazy about the silver SS washers on the black pulley with black bolts, but it'll at least do for now. At least it looks nice and clean.