Busted drive belt...
#51
#52
Update;
So the dealer came and picked 'er up yesterday afternoon. They called today telling me things were going great, both pulleys were perfectly fine, but I need a new primary chain as a couple links had come loose when they pulled the whole primary setup out of the case.
Lookin like about $600 so far for the whole job, including the $82 primary chain, and it'll be done early next week. They had to order the chain, so it'll take a couple days to show up. Dunno if that's the final dollar amount I'm paying, probably at least another hours labor once they receive the chain & get it installed and everything bolted back together and filled up.
So the dealer came and picked 'er up yesterday afternoon. They called today telling me things were going great, both pulleys were perfectly fine, but I need a new primary chain as a couple links had come loose when they pulled the whole primary setup out of the case.
Lookin like about $600 so far for the whole job, including the $82 primary chain, and it'll be done early next week. They had to order the chain, so it'll take a couple days to show up. Dunno if that's the final dollar amount I'm paying, probably at least another hours labor once they receive the chain & get it installed and everything bolted back together and filled up.
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Architect (05-08-2019)
#53
Guy I wore that **** out with a bone stock 74" shovelhead, wear rate doubled when I went 88" so I did a belt conversion. A good oring chain is crowding $200 and trans sprockets are shot before the chain goes so the primaries coming off at least every other season. Been dicking with this stuff since the 70's professionally.
#54
ETA: Nevermind, shoulda read the whole thread before posting........
Last edited by Scootertrash60; 05-12-2019 at 06:08 AM.
#55
If it has teeth, it's a sprocket. Why wouldn't you want to use the proper description or the description that the factory uses for the part?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...l#post18090246
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...l#post18090129
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...l#post18090246
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...l#post18090129
Who cares? Pulley, Sprocket.....Everyone knows what he's talking about.
Go for a god damn ride, get out of the house and away from the computer for a few minutes.
#56
#57
Update;
So the dealer came and picked 'er up yesterday afternoon. They called today telling me things were going great, both pulleys were perfectly fine, but I need a new primary chain as a couple links had come loose when they pulled the whole primary setup out of the case.
Lookin like about $600 so far for the whole job, including the $82 primary chain, and it'll be done early next week. They had to order the chain, so it'll take a couple days to show up. Dunno if that's the final dollar amount I'm paying, probably at least another hours labor once they receive the chain & get it installed and everything bolted back together and filled up.
So the dealer came and picked 'er up yesterday afternoon. They called today telling me things were going great, both pulleys were perfectly fine, but I need a new primary chain as a couple links had come loose when they pulled the whole primary setup out of the case.
Lookin like about $600 so far for the whole job, including the $82 primary chain, and it'll be done early next week. They had to order the chain, so it'll take a couple days to show up. Dunno if that's the final dollar amount I'm paying, probably at least another hours labor once they receive the chain & get it installed and everything bolted back together and filled up.
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Greezey Rider (05-12-2019)
#58
Replacing a belt on a bagger or an FXR doesn't require that you remove the swing arm.....But you'd better know what you're doing if you do the job that way.
The "book" says you need to remove it but most good mechanics found a way around that years ago.
The only other thing I will say about it is....Don't kink or even flex the new belt too much or you will be right back in there replacing it again because it's guaranteed to break if you do.
The "book" says you need to remove it but most good mechanics found a way around that years ago.
The only other thing I will say about it is....Don't kink or even flex the new belt too much or you will be right back in there replacing it again because it's guaranteed to break if you do.
#59
I've never replaced the belt on a touring model, so not sure if this video will help.
How To Remove & Replace Final Belt Drive on Harley-Davidson-Motorcycle Biker Podcast
remove primary components
loosen wheel
remove belt guard
remove lower shock bolt
slide off/on belt
How To Remove & Replace Final Belt Drive on Harley-Davidson-Motorcycle Biker Podcast
remove primary components
loosen wheel
remove belt guard
remove lower shock bolt
slide off/on belt
Last edited by LQQK_OUT; 05-12-2019 at 09:24 AM.
#60
People have been calling the sprockets on belt drive bikes pulleys for over 30 years, it may be incorrect, but it is common at this point.
How about the timing cover on a evo/shovelhead, a nosecone...on the side of an engine?
Right side transmission bearing support a trap door?
Kind of late to get picky about calling it a pulley, don`t ya think?
OP: don`t use any used parts, there is too much involved if they turn out to be less than you expect them to be.
Also when you change the shift shaft oil seal, inspect the splines on the shaft and the lever, very common problem area.
How about the timing cover on a evo/shovelhead, a nosecone...on the side of an engine?
Right side transmission bearing support a trap door?
Kind of late to get picky about calling it a pulley, don`t ya think?
OP: don`t use any used parts, there is too much involved if they turn out to be less than you expect them to be.
Also when you change the shift shaft oil seal, inspect the splines on the shaft and the lever, very common problem area.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; 05-12-2019 at 03:09 PM.