Belt adjustments problems
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Zippers makes a nice looking kit. Does anybody have this om their bike?
Zipper's Axle & Adjuster Kit for 2009-Up Touring Models (zippersperformance.com)
Another one from Vulcan
Positive Stop Axle Adjuster for 2002-up Touring Harleys :: Frame Parts :: Vulcanworks.net - American Made Parts for Harley Davidson Motorcycles
This looks like a beefy setup but very expensive
Vector One Axle Adjuster - Kraus Motor Co
Zipper's Axle & Adjuster Kit for 2009-Up Touring Models (zippersperformance.com)
Another one from Vulcan
Positive Stop Axle Adjuster for 2002-up Touring Harleys :: Frame Parts :: Vulcanworks.net - American Made Parts for Harley Davidson Motorcycles
This looks like a beefy setup but very expensive
Vector One Axle Adjuster - Kraus Motor Co
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This is what i used and it works great ! Another thing is the newer bikes have an axle that will give you more adjustment and will retrofit the earlier bikes. I think they sarted using the new axle around 2018. I could be wrong on that though without looking it up.
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I've never used grease on any of my tire changes , maybe it works , Idk . One thing I do before assembly , is make sure the cam and nut surface is smooth . A sheet of 800 diamond grit sandpaper on a flat surface will take out any rough spots or burrs .
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Zippers makes a nice looking kit. Does anybody have this om their bike?
Zipper's Axle & Adjuster Kit for 2009-Up Touring Models (zippersperformance.com)
Another one from Vulcan
Positive Stop Axle Adjuster for 2002-up Touring Harleys :: Frame Parts :: Vulcanworks.net - American Made Parts for Harley Davidson Motorcycles
This looks like a beefy setup but very expensive
Vector One Axle Adjuster - Kraus Motor Co
Zipper's Axle & Adjuster Kit for 2009-Up Touring Models (zippersperformance.com)
Another one from Vulcan
Positive Stop Axle Adjuster for 2002-up Touring Harleys :: Frame Parts :: Vulcanworks.net - American Made Parts for Harley Davidson Motorcycles
This looks like a beefy setup but very expensive
Vector One Axle Adjuster - Kraus Motor Co
I have the Vulcan setup on my bike. Theirs requires you to make a dimple with a supplied bit in the swing arm/fork so the adjusting bolts have a boss to ride in. Outside of that it ,works as advertised and does not let the belt loosen up like the cam setup. It also makes for more finite adjustments. And yes it was happening on mine. I tried the axle lockers but they were a pita.
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So I went back at it tonight and used this tool (another brand I bought off Amazon)to hold tension.......
Then I followed this advice from Roundy......
I used a THIN film of anti-seize per the manual and all went well. The right side cam stayed in place.
When I took the nut off I didn't find any evidence of anti-seize anywhere so the last tech to touch my bike didn't use it.
Thanks guys for the help and tips. Hopefully someone reading this will also learn from my hassle.
Then I followed this advice from Roundy......
When I took the nut off I didn't find any evidence of anti-seize anywhere so the last tech to touch my bike didn't use it.
Thanks guys for the help and tips. Hopefully someone reading this will also learn from my hassle.
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I have the Vulcan setup on my bike. Theirs requires you to make a dimple with a supplied bit in the swing arm/fork so the adjusting bolts have a boss to ride in. Outside of that it ,works as advertised and does not let the belt loosen up like the cam setup. It also makes for more finite adjustments. And yes it was happening on mine. I tried the axle lockers but they were a pita.
I've never had an issue setting my rear tire/belt tension, but now that I have a higher power crate engine, I have concerns about the cam working loose...
I've looked at the Vulcan piece (I have their solid front engine sprocket) and am seriously considering it...
How long ave you had it on your bike...?
No issues with install, setting belt tension, or axle movement...?
Thanks
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It has occurred to me that it seems like a good idea to put blue threaded locker 242 on the threads of the axle. Keeps away rust and keeps the nut from coming loose. The manual does not call for this and explicitly says to keep the anti-seize off the threads. However with no lock washer like on my older Harley, what guarantees the nut does not come loose? It would still be easy to break loose with a wrench because I'm not calling out permanent red locker.
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What guarantees the nut doesn't come loose? Proper torque and make sure the surface of the swing arm, cam/ washer and inside face of the nut are clean and free of any grease,oil or any kind of contaminates that will impede the proper torque from doing its job.