How hard is it to change the Inner Primary Cover on a 2007 Dyna? Is it pretty straight forward?


Thanks!

 

I haven't looked I assume there are bearings and gaskets involved. I took the easy way out and ordered the Kuryakyn Chrome cover. Three bolts.

 

I don't know about the 96" but on earlier models its a bit of a chore, cant imagine it being much different. You need a puller for the clutch, 1 1/2 (I think) socket for the compensator nut and a specialty socket for the sprocket nut as it has to be longer than a standard socket to go over the output shaft in the tranny. Its a fairly decent project for sure!

 

i know sumbody had a real detailed step by step of this on here but i think it was an 06' but its got to be almost the same. do a search once if you havnt already, its funny you ask to i just deleted the link for this very thread!!![:@]but im sure a search will get it

 

I think you're referring to me... These were for forward control instructions, but this involves the removal of the inner and outer primary. So if you're going to reuse your mid controls, skip the part about removing the inner shift linkage. (step 12)

You will need:
[ol][*]A 30mm socket. Some say this is a 1 1/8" socket. I used a 30mm, they're nearly (by less than 1/16th ") the same size.[*]Torque wrenches- one that goes to around 150 ft/lbs and another that can do ft/inches. The big one needs to work in reverse too.[*]Primary Chaincase Fluid[*]The usual sockets you need for workin' on a harley[*]Springclip pliers[*]Primary Drive Lock Tool (*)
SHOP MANUAL[*]Invite a buddy. It's more fun to work with friends anyway. [/ol]

The instructions that come with the kit simply tell you to remove the inner/outer primary covers, but not how to do it.
[ol][*]Remove the battery, battery box and undo the starter bolts. It says to remove the starter completly but I was able to work my way around it, so I left it in its place. Ymmv, use your judgement. I did have to undo the electrical box on the left side of the bike as well, but that's because I've got the PCIII stuffed in there as well as a few other things and I wanted a little extra room to play.[*]Remove the starter. (See point one)[*]Remove the mid-mount shifter and the peg mount.[*]Removethe inspection cover from the outer primary cover.[*]Next, remove the outer primary cover[*]Remove the chain tensioner (careful, it's spring loaded and will fly out if you're not careful).[*]Lock the primary drive sprocket to the clutch sproket with the lock tool (why you need #6- it holds everything in place, otherwise you'd move the bike or spin the wheel while doing everything up), and loosen the primary drive bolt.[*]Reverse the tool and remove the clutch adjustment bolt, the clutch release plate retaining spring (why you need #5) and the clutch release plate.[*]Once the clutch release plate is out, use your 30mm or 1 1/8" socket and remove the clutch nut. Note, this is reverse-threaded. Note, this is reverse-threaded. Note, this is reverse-threaded. Note, this is reverse-threaded.[*]The whole compensating sproket - clutch - chain has to come out at once. Do this carefully, it's awkward. Good time for that friend to stop drinking your beer and come actually help.[*]Remove the 5 bolts holding the inner primary casing to the crankcase/tranny. The inner case should come off very easily.

NOW: This is where I totally deviated from the instructions- I ended up replacing my inner/outer primary with one from a wideglide. All chrome, no shift hole. It looks beaut.[*]Remove the mid-control shifter arms and linkage. Throw it at your buddy. Some help he's been anyway. Did he even bring beer?[*]Install the new shift arm to the transmission[*]Install the new peg mounts in the forward position.[*]Attach the shift linkage to both ends - one on the tranny side one on the peg side.[*]Re-install the inner primary (I can't remember if there's something to plug the hole, look at your instructions. I didn't need to because I installed a wideglide inner primary too). Remember to use the new gasket.[*]Reinstall the compensating socket and the clutch. Get your buddy's drunk *** off the garage floor and get him to help you here. You can do it alone, but it's easier with two. Torque it to what it says in the manual. Remember that the clutch retaining nut is reverse threaded. reverse threaded. reverse threaded.[*]Reinstall the starter.[*]Install the clutch release plate and it's retaining ring. BE CAREFUL- it's easy to strip the threads on this piece, follow the instructions in the manual EXACTLY.[*]Re-install the chain tensioner. The trick here is to "compress" it so it's as small as possible and tie a ziptie around it so it stays together while you install it into the inner primary casing. Torqu

 

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Job well done, butI'll be adding the 3 bolt cover to mine...

 

Could you post some photos? Please

 

Installed this afternoon. It took all of 10 minutes. I like the sculpted look, but I wish it covered further forward around the lower front of the inner primary.

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