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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 03 Fatboy
Don't think it has to come off I know you can change a starter with out removing the outer primary cover on a 2009 Electra glide
I don't think that's the case on a 2001. the manual tells you to remove the primary.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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Anyone have experience removing the transmission pulley? Will I need a special gear puller?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 03:19 AM
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Baker transmission has a excellent video of this....
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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Your service manual should have all the info for this procedure.
 
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Don't need puller for pulley but need a special deep socket for nut, buy or make.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Your service manual should have all the info for this procedure.
I know, I read it, it's just nicer to get other people's input on how they did it.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Looks like that hold-down clamp is just like a c-clamp; that should hold it in place while loosening the bolt/nut, correct?
 
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Since I am this far, it looks like there are some things I "must do" and "should do".

To remove the transmission pulley, will I need to remove the main shaft bearing? if so, I will need a special tool for this? any way around it? Actually, two tools, one to remove and another to install.

Since I am changing the belt, I will need to partially remove the swing arm.

I should replace the starter, especially since it has 50k miles, and I occasionally encounter some knocks when starting.

Replace the necessary seals, gaskets and orings.

So, I need to purchase three tools:
Mainshaft bearing removal tool
Main shaft bearing install tool
Transmission pulley socket

Am I missing anything?
 
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Originally Posted by Road Star
Looks like that hold-down clamp is just like a c-clamp; that should hold it in place while loosening the bolt/nut, correct?
someone on here said they used a rag wedge in the chain &sprocket. I made the steped block to hold it. Not sure of the c-clamp u are talking about.
 
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someone on here said they used a rag wedge in the chain &sprocket. I made the steped block to hold it. Not sure of the c-clamp u are talking about.
 
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