The Yamaha Road Star Warrior Forum

OK, not a new mod. Many have done it. I only post mine in case some of the new guys missed it.

I purchased these

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http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/photos/43-9030.jpg

I removed the inner ring from the front pulley so as not to have to grind on the case.

I know the bike is nasty. I will wash it tomorrow.

Here is a pic of the rear pulley and the belt.

If anyone is considering this mod, it was very easy. I ordered a belt tension gauge and will be setting the tension as per the manual ASAP.

Total money spent was right at $300

Thanks Alan and Joe for your input. I wouldn't have done it without some simple reassurance that it was not a big deal.

I am not farmilar with this mod. What is difference between the road start pulleys and the stock warrior ones? What is the advantage of this mod? I think the road star is a wider belt but does not make a difference?

Correct. it is a wider belt. I am hoping for a little added strength.

I am pretty sure I was installing previous belts a little loose and that was causing my problems but I am tired of buying belts and want as much advantage as possible.

I hope it works out good. I have not had any belt problems yet but also I am not making any serious power over stock yet either. Probably less as I do need a better map. Probably in the future after some more engine upgrades this will be a mod I may have to do. I do not want to go chain. Have a chain on my interceptor and they are a messy, noisy, and IMO a pain. I am a big fan of the belt drive on the street.

cool mod james i did the same thing a while back when i did the 250 conversion, how many teeth on the front pulley? the ad doesnt specify. i did the 33 tooth and am seriously thinking of going with the 31 tooth for more " get up and go"

I stayed with 32. I am trying to reduce the amount of stress on the drive train. I plan to ride a little easier as well. We will see how that goes.

Here is a good question.  How would this affect the problems with the front pulley nut.  After reading the "total recall" page I am nervous again because I have been checking it regularily for red dust but apparently that is not enough for some.  How was the locknut compared to the warriors.  I bought the superceded lock washer, took my cover off, and it looks exactly the same.  Maybe it was changed during one of the recalls.  Anyways, I do have a point and thats that if this somehow this eliminated the potential for this problem-$300 would be a small price to pay.  What do you think? 

Ive never heard of a belt snapping because  it was to loose but have heard of many snapping because being of to tight.Keep us posted

Looks good, I hope that resolves your belt problems.

Nice looking mod James!

You know over time the links for parts you gave will disconnect.  Your should edit your post to also include the actual part names with part numbers.  Then this will be a good long-term mod topic!

James.... the only problem i can see is the belt is on backward  JK

Excellent job and you sure picked up the pulleys for a righteous price ..... especially that frt Yamaha Billet 32T

Here's a good view of the Road* 33T steel pulley after removing the inner flange & machining 1/8" of the inside face! 

will a newer roadstar rear pulley fit as well? i wasn't sure between the 1600s and 1700s. any info would be appreciated. thanks!

Trick:

will a newer roadstar rear pulley fit as well? i wasn't sure between the 1600s and 1700s. any info would be appreciated. thanks!

The outer edge of the belt will run closer to the inside outer flange of the front pulley. If this disturbs you, remove the studs from the hub and have it refaced 0.120" max. The stock configeration should work. A visual inspection of the current belt tracking will confirm or deny the aforementioned!

Proceed at your own risk. Standard disclaimer applies.

Here's the '05' Road* Pulley:

davidd:

Here is a good question.  How would this affect the problems with the front pulley nut.  After reading the "total recall" page I am nervous again because I have been checking it regularily for red dust but apparently that is not enough for some.  How was the locknut compared to the warriors.  I bought the superceded lock washer, took my cover off, and it looks exactly the same.  Maybe it was changed during one of the recalls.  Anyways, I do have a point and thats that if this somehow this eliminated the potential for this problem-$300 would be a small price to pay.  What do you think? 

This mod will have no effect on the nut coming loose. The same nut and lock washer is used.

I will put a couple hundred miles on it and check the nut.