Hey I hope this isn't too dumb of a question but I've looked around and can't seem to find an answer. So I have 2003 Savage that dropped a bolt from under the rear fender into by drive belt. I found a new one for cheap ish and I'm now trying to replace it. I've removed the rear tire, gaurds, etc but now I'm wondering If I really have to remove that big nut on the pulley just to get the belt off. I know it seems obvious and perhaps I'm being lazy but I dont have that size socket, torque wrench, or impact wrench. Anyways just trying to save some time and money by seeing if there's something I'm missing.
Thanks!

billy I've removed my belt many times ,if you remove your left side shock (the other will support the swingarm) you can move the belt forward and there should be room to simply slide it of the front pulley. I wouldn't bend and maybe break the pulley, if you do remove pulley it does need to be retorqued to about 100ft/lbs or the teeth on the pulley and shaft will get eaten alive (big bucks and a nightmare)