Modified Belt Tensioner

[ChasCrewChief]

Who sells the Modified Belt tensioner for XB in the States?

 

[GatorBuell]

The Free Spirit tensioner? Trojan-Horse is the only place that I have seen them for sale, nothing State side.

 

[ChasCrewChief]

Sad News. The U.S.A. has a market for quality parts.. even though the Buell Company discourages any improvements. So anyone open to sharing their experiances with purchases,shipping,delivery and communications with Trojan-Horse from the States?

 

[maybebuell]

tensioner,s are shortening belt life by half..dont understand why its needed...said this a few times no replys ... no one uses them unless theres an issue on custon bikes with chain or belt hitting frame ect....belts get tight as they get hot...there designed to be adjusted on the tight side...want 50.000 miles plus out of your belt...ditch the tensioner

 

[typeone]

Metaltek Racing used to bring some Free Spirits stuff state-side but I dont think Ron is doing that any longer.

Matt at Trojan-Horse is a great guy, you can purchase from them with confidence. i've ordered a few times without issue, even had to exchange some parts, no issues at all. highly recommneded.

maybebuell... thats funny, dont tell the Buellers in the UK that no one uses them TONS of FS modified tensioners have been fitted and are in use across the globe. ask Matt at Trojan how many he sells!

i have a few seasons on my FS modified tensioner, no issues, belt looks new. it will stay on for the life of the bike.

 

[ChasCrewChief]

I agree with the tensioner just not stationary! Working on Harleys you can see not much suspension travel so belt tension is TIGHT. It works to a point.
But my XB uses all the suspension! If Buell would look at their warrenty records, the rear wheel bearings and belts are not lasting. Eric bite the bullet and swallow your pride, fix the pulley!

 

[typeone]

ah, my bad. i misunderstood. thought you were questioning the FS tensioner.

 

[Sayjackb]

I'm looking in to getting the Modified Tentioner. How does buying from the UK work? If i put it on my Visa, dose visa pay the company in Pounds (Or Euros)?

 

[ChasCrewChief]

Yeah I believe so. I am trying to do the same but my E-mail has not been addressed on how much the S&H will be....I am guessing everyone is UK is enjoying the holidays...which they should! Hope to hear soon and recieve and ride in 2009!

 

[LeFox]

If i put it on my Visa, dose visa pay the company in Pounds (Or Euros)?

visa will always pay in the local currency of the country of sale.
in this case, that would be pounds.

 

[mrdozer2you]

visa will always pay in the local currency of the country of sale.
in this case, that would be pounds

And your credit card will give you the exchange rate for the day of purchase and bill YOU in US dollars.

 

[chris_xb12s]

Before you buy from the UK(trojan) see if it is cheaper to buy directly from Germany. http://en.freespirits.it/catalog/transmission_en.php
110E=$153 (Freespirits)
£110=$159 (Trojan)
i know both prices need shipping and tax adding but trojan is a middle man so might be worth buying direct.
Chris

 

[ChasCrewChief]

Good idea Chris but bad news. Free Spirits just E-mailed me and states they don't send to U.S.A. any more....And Trojan Horse won't reply to my question on cost for shipping & handling. Can anyone ring UK and tell them to check their E-mail?

 

[chris_xb12s]

Im based in the UK. Trojan left a message on the UKBEG forum to say that their email system has been down and they advised people to re-send the emails. I'll see if they has posted recently.
Chris

 

[chris_xb12s]

this was the the thread
Please note: Due to a computer malfunction over the Christmas period, we have lost all of our incoming e-mails between 29 December and 4 January (amongst other things!).
If you tried to contact us during this period please send your e-mail/enquiry again using the contact us form on our web site, or to [email protected].

We will get back to you ASAP.

 

[ChasCrewChief]

Chris you are the best! I re sent my email for S&H information so I can fill out their web site form.
Hopefully my order can be in by the weekend. This forum always has the people and the info I need.

 

[chris_xb12s]

no worries mate, happy to help. hopefully you will get it all sorted. If you havn't been on the UKBEG website i would check it out as there is so much info on the belt tensioner including fitting instructions with hints and tips that people have found make the item work even better.
Chris
ukbeg.com

 

[chris_xb12s]

guys,
Done some more snooping for your and found another place that sells them....and more importantly cheaper. Their prices include VAT so you will just have to email them and see if they ship to the states.
http://www.harleyspares-uk.co.uk/GREAT STUFF FOR BUELLS.htm

Chris

 

[ChasCrewChief]

Chris I am stumped[confused] Trojan still won't return my E-mails. And this new site you found does not have a "contact" address so I can ask if they will send to the States,if they have in stock a tensioner and how much for the S&H? What gives? Is this a Euro only club? It would explain why I never see this great product on any U.S. owned Buells[mad]

 

[Lordfenwick]

here you go!

Tel : 0044 1225 785164

Unit NB1, Hilperton Marsh Farm,

Marsh Road, Hilperton,

Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7PJ

[email protected]