Primary inspection?
#12
12-25-2020, 07:04 PM
Opening the primary for no reason is a waste of time and money.
Why don`t you look in the service manual and see what inspections are due at 25K?
Pretty sure you will see that it is time to inspect, repack and adjust steering head bearings.
If you gotta do something, do something that needs to be done.
Why don`t you look in the service manual and see what inspections are due at 25K?
Pretty sure you will see that it is time to inspect, repack and adjust steering head bearings.
If you gotta do something, do something that needs to be done.
#13
12-25-2020, 07:24 PM
Stellar HDF Member
so if you're planning on keeping this bike for many years and piling on the miles why not just put new clutch friction plates in while opened up? thinking they can't be all that expensive, guessing maybe under $100, then you start out new again since you're already in there and gives you more to play around with as a Christmas present. can't imagine they would need replacement though with that low of miles if you're not abusing it..so that might just qualify as a waste of time and money
im curious if your chain is over tightening.
#14
12-25-2020, 10:11 PM
Road Warrior
When you put the primary cover back on and that last 13th bolt feels kinda soft and your trusty torque wrench says give er another 1/4 turn and you do, then woops it’s just spinning now, those aluminum threads can bugger up a good intentioned inspection. Don’t tempt a hole if unnecessary is my advice. Not problem on virgin holes so I’m semi kidding but poke around a hole too many times and you’ll kick yourself for being “curious “ for no reason
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#15
12-26-2020, 08:21 AM
#16
12-26-2020, 08:25 AM
Stellar HDF Member
So its snowing outside and am looking for things to do on my 2018 FLHTK. She has 30k mikes and was considering removing the primary cover and having a look.
The bike has no problems whatsoever. No fluid transfer, no noise and shifts great. The bike has had redline fluids since new.
So am I wasting my time or should I go ahead and inspect?
The bike has no problems whatsoever. No fluid transfer, no noise and shifts great. The bike has had redline fluids since new.
So am I wasting my time or should I go ahead and inspect?
#17
12-26-2020, 08:46 AM
Opening the primary for no reason is a waste of time and money.
Why don`t you look in the service manual and see what inspections are due at 25K?
Pretty sure you will see that it is time to inspect, repack and adjust steering head bearings.
If you gotta do something, do something that needs to be done.
Why don`t you look in the service manual and see what inspections are due at 25K?
Pretty sure you will see that it is time to inspect, repack and adjust steering head bearings.
If you gotta do something, do something that needs to be done.
I also plan on doing the head bearing. I am starting this complete maintenance with the engine,trans and primary fluid change. I was thinking while the primary is empty pull the cover and have a look. If everything appears to be good I will check the fastener torque values and button it back up.
Found gaskets at a good price. https://cycogasket.com/cy25700564.html Anyone use Cyco gaskets?
#18
12-26-2020, 02:25 PM
Club Member
I also plan on doing the head bearing. I am starting this complete maintenance with the engine,trans and primary fluid change. I was thinking while the primary is empty pull the cover and have a look. If everything appears to be good I will check the fastener torque values and button it back up.
Found gaskets at a good price. https://cycogasket.com/cy25700564.html Anyone use Cyco gaskets?
Found gaskets at a good price. https://cycogasket.com/cy25700564.html Anyone use Cyco gaskets?
#19
12-26-2020, 03:21 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#20
12-27-2020, 07:51 AM