Clunking noise when slowing down.
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I don't mean to cause panic... It's very likely that the threads are okay. It's just an area where I try to be careful. 
I may be wrong, but I think the service manual specifies that the pulley bolts should be replaced anytime they're removed. There have been cases of the bolts shearing off...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...off-today.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ley-bolts.html
I may be wrong, but I think the service manual specifies that the pulley bolts should be replaced anytime they're removed. There have been cases of the bolts shearing off...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...off-today.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ley-bolts.html
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From: Cali
I don't mean to cause panic... It's very likely that the threads are okay. It's just an area where I try to be careful.
I may be wrong, but I think the service manual specifies that the pulley bolts should be replaced anytime they're removed. There have been cases of the bolts shearing off...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...off-today.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ley-bolts.html
I may be wrong, but I think the service manual specifies that the pulley bolts should be replaced anytime they're removed. There have been cases of the bolts shearing off...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...off-today.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ley-bolts.html
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From: Philly Suburbs
No problem, good luck getting back up and out!
If you're getting a manual (which you should), spend the extra for the actual HD service manual. It's well worth it. I have the factory manual and a Haynes manual... The difference is significant. Some dealers sell them online at a discount (Boardtracker, Ronnie's, Outpost Alaska...), and you can sometimes find them on eBay.
Cheers!
If you're getting a manual (which you should), spend the extra for the actual HD service manual. It's well worth it. I have the factory manual and a Haynes manual... The difference is significant. Some dealers sell them online at a discount (Boardtracker, Ronnie's, Outpost Alaska...), and you can sometimes find them on eBay.
Cheers!
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From what I have read about the five bolts holding the rear pulley to the rear wheel are not re-usable due to mild "stretching" during the installation process of the pulley to the wheel. Maybe some one with more knowledge of these bolts will chime in. The oil changes question, the primary , engine and transmission have their own cavities for the fluids, nothing is shared.
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OP- when you remove the pulley bolts, pay special attention to the shape and condition of the threads in the hub. If "oblong" then you'll have to dig deeper into this service. If the bolts screw in without any slop or play, then the hub should still be servicable.
Be forewarned: only use NEW bolts when torqing to the proper spec. I always do it in 3 or 4 passes, with threadlock. Use a "star" pattern like you'd use on a automotive wheel.
Be forewarned: only use NEW bolts when torqing to the proper spec. I always do it in 3 or 4 passes, with threadlock. Use a "star" pattern like you'd use on a automotive wheel.
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Welcome
please feel free to tell us how many miles are on the bike, any mods made to the bike and what have you done to it since you bought it?
It’s an 03 and you said it had been sitting so you really need to go through the whole bike starting with the fluids including fork and brake fluid! Then move on to wear items like brakes, tires , etc.
next would be replacing the cam chain tensioner, if not done ...do them!
please feel free to tell us how many miles are on the bike, any mods made to the bike and what have you done to it since you bought it?
It’s an 03 and you said it had been sitting so you really need to go through the whole bike starting with the fluids including fork and brake fluid! Then move on to wear items like brakes, tires , etc.
next would be replacing the cam chain tensioner, if not done ...do them!
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Welcome
please feel free to tell us how many miles are on the bike, any mods made to the bike and what have you done to it since you bought it?
Its an 03 and you said it had been sitting so you really need to go through the whole bike starting with the fluids including fork and brake fluid! Then move on to wear items like brakes, tires , etc.
next would be replacing the cam chain tensioner, if not done ...do them!
please feel free to tell us how many miles are on the bike, any mods made to the bike and what have you done to it since you bought it?
Its an 03 and you said it had been sitting so you really need to go through the whole bike starting with the fluids including fork and brake fluid! Then move on to wear items like brakes, tires , etc.
next would be replacing the cam chain tensioner, if not done ...do them!