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Old Nov 28, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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Check them threads...they sure look buggered to me, and if they are, you can fill 'em up with red Loctite and they're gonna back out. And you know what happens then! Can be fixed with Timeserts...maybe. Others might disagree, I would have to defer to those who might be more knowledgeable...
 

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Old Nov 28, 2017 | 06:27 PM
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That looks like a KCInternational pulley to me, but that is just a WAG.
You won't get your $$$ back, just chalk it up to a learning experience and move on.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghost_13
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Sears - bike jack (red one, $99.00 if not on sale) - there a thread on the dyna forum on how to properly modify it






What do I need to pull my rear tire?

Bike jack - to lift / hold scoot up in the air

Floor jack - to lift / let the tire down / hold the tire - take pressure off the axle

Dead blow and round stock or punch to "knock" the axle bolt out

Allen wrench / 1/2: box end - to remove the belt guard

Torx bit - to remove the brake caliper

Flat blade - to seperate the brake pads / remove the axle retaining C ring

36MM socket to remove axle nut

Adjustable or socket or box end - to hold the other end of the axle (can't recall the size)

Allen wrench to adjust the belt tensioners

Allen or torx, just depending - to remove the sprocket bolts

Torque wrench

Red loctite

Service manual

Axle is 100 flbs

Sprocket bolt torque - is specific to the sprocket you end up getting


Check bearings / replace.., re-grease - as necessary

Check brake pads - clean caliper / replace pads - as necessary

Need a belt tensioner gauge - unless you know how to adjust the belt by feel / twist

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After buttoning back up - pump the brake pedal 1/2 dozen times or so - to verify brakes are working


This off the top of my head

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Could you link the Dyna thread for “adjusting” the jack. https://m.sears.com/craftsman-motorc...p-00950190000P There’s more one star reviews on here than anything else - people complaining the jack failed and tipped their bike. Could HF actually be better for once? Lol
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by hitthecoast
Could you link the Dyna thread for “adjusting” the jack.

There’s more one star reviews on here than anything else - people complaining the jack failed and tipped their bike. Could HF actually be better for once? Lol
Half way down I posted what's required

Strap while on the lift - bike is rock solid

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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...cation-71.html
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 08:04 AM
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buy an oem sprocket you will thank your self later . there is other threads of broken
after market sprockets going south. not some thing you want to try at 70mph.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 07:28 PM
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hey fellas I’m sitting in the garage with the bike in half, I wanted to know, can I switch the side the axle nut is on so I don’t have to take the exhaust off each time I pull the wheel?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hitthecoast
hey fellas I’m sitting in the garage with the bike in half, I wanted to know, can I switch the side the axle nut is on so I don’t have to take the exhaust off each time I pull the wheel?
Just put the exhaust on the other side.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 07:35 PM
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Probably not.

I'm sure someone knows better than me but usually they put it on one direction so the nut doesn't shake loose. Might not be worth the risk given what it keeps on.

Make sure you torque it to spec when you tighten it up, and make sure you have the right torque spec. On one of my last bikes there was a change in the years and it went from 40lbs to 80lbs. Everyone said to do 80lbs, broke a few of them for those with the older part.
 
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I got Harley chrome bolts today from the dealer. I’m hand tightening them on the pulley to the wheel and there’s about 1/4 of bolt sticking out, the pulley is loose. I had a feeling these wheels could be bolt specific, I don’t know what make they are. Ugh this was the problem I ran into. Well fellas, what do I do? How long is it safe to keep my bike jacked up with one wheel?


 

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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by hitthecoast
I got Harley chrome bolts today from the dealer. I’m hand tightening them on the pulley to the wheel and there’s about 1/4 of bolt sticking out, the pulley is loose. I had a feeling these wheels could be bolt specific, I don’t know what make they are. Ugh this was the problem I ran into. Well fellas, what do I do? How long is it safe to keep my bike jacked up with one wheel?

The bolts are about 1/4 inch too long.
 
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