HELP HOW TO ADJUST FINAL BELT DRIVE!
#21
08-27-2007, 08:12 PM
RE: HELP HOW TO ADJUST FINAL BELT DRIVE!
My 06 EGC the nut is on left side and adjustment is from right,
so did HD change this too in 07 / 08?
so did HD change this too in 07 / 08?
ORIGINAL: streeter
Empath, congrats on your new ride.
These specs apply to an 07 and I assume they will be applicable for your 08, the only thing that has changed in the back is the IDS and rear brake. Although, the IDS does have an additional bearing in the hub, I don't think the spec will change.
Belt Adjustment:
1) bike at ambient temperature
2) on side stand
3) trans in neutral
4) 1/4 - 5/16 deflection applying a10lb. force midpoint on the belt. ( there is a deflection window on the belt guard)
Belt deflection gauge # HD-35381A, if not available this procedure will work:
Push the belt upwards from the bottomwhile monitoring the top side of the belt. When the belt just starts to move as you apply upwards force, stop and check the deflection
Adjustment:
Remove the e-clip from the axle and Loosen the cone nut on the right side (1 7/16 socket) torque adapter is available #HD-47925 which allows you to work between the muffler and the wheel.If youremove the rear muffler support and hang the muffler with a bungee, you should be able to put a socket on the nut.
Once the nut is loose, slightly snug it back up.
The adjustment is performed on the left side of the axle. The cam on the left side is part of the axle. Turning the weld nut on the axle will rotate both cams against the stops on the swingarm, in turn moving the axle back and forth.
Clockwise = reduce tension
Counterclockwise = increase tension
The belt will appear to be fairly tight when adjusted correctly!!
Once the deflection is correct the axle must be torqued to 95-105 ft-lbs. Install the e-clip. Re-check the deflection.
This procedure is peformed whileHOLDING the weld nut on the left side of the axle. If the axle is allowed to turn, the deflection will change. (applying some never seize between the nut and camplate will ease up the friction while torquing the nut, which will help prevent the axle from turning. Clean excess never seize.)
Re-install right side muffler support
Good luck!!!
Streeter
07 FLHX
Empath, congrats on your new ride.
These specs apply to an 07 and I assume they will be applicable for your 08, the only thing that has changed in the back is the IDS and rear brake. Although, the IDS does have an additional bearing in the hub, I don't think the spec will change.
Belt Adjustment:
1) bike at ambient temperature
2) on side stand
3) trans in neutral
4) 1/4 - 5/16 deflection applying a10lb. force midpoint on the belt. ( there is a deflection window on the belt guard)
Belt deflection gauge # HD-35381A, if not available this procedure will work:
Push the belt upwards from the bottomwhile monitoring the top side of the belt. When the belt just starts to move as you apply upwards force, stop and check the deflection
Adjustment:
Remove the e-clip from the axle and Loosen the cone nut on the right side (1 7/16 socket) torque adapter is available #HD-47925 which allows you to work between the muffler and the wheel.If youremove the rear muffler support and hang the muffler with a bungee, you should be able to put a socket on the nut.
Once the nut is loose, slightly snug it back up.
The adjustment is performed on the left side of the axle. The cam on the left side is part of the axle. Turning the weld nut on the axle will rotate both cams against the stops on the swingarm, in turn moving the axle back and forth.
Clockwise = reduce tension
Counterclockwise = increase tension
The belt will appear to be fairly tight when adjusted correctly!!
Once the deflection is correct the axle must be torqued to 95-105 ft-lbs. Install the e-clip. Re-check the deflection.
This procedure is peformed whileHOLDING the weld nut on the left side of the axle. If the axle is allowed to turn, the deflection will change. (applying some never seize between the nut and camplate will ease up the friction while torquing the nut, which will help prevent the axle from turning. Clean excess never seize.)
Re-install right side muffler support
Good luck!!!
Streeter
07 FLHX
#22
08-27-2007, 08:23 PM
RE: HELP HOW TO ADJUST FINAL BELT DRIVE!
ORIGINAL: tomracer69
i just took off the right side muffler.
i just took off the right side muffler.
The E-clip does not have to come off as said before.
I would also torque the nut to spec.
#24
08-28-2007, 07:40 AM
RE: HELP HOW TO ADJUST FINAL BELT DRIVE!
A 36mm wrench similar to the axle nut torque adapter (HD-47925) was included in the toolkit that came with my new Ultra. It has 36mm box end on one end and 3/4" on the other. There are also small hex box wrenches on each end.A 5/16" - 3/8" drive Allen wrench inserted inthe end opposite the 36mm should allow the wrench to be used as suggested in the instructions.
Bob
Bob
#26
09-14-2007, 05:06 PM
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RE: HELP HOW TO ADJUST FINAL BELT DRIVE!
you can also get the hd-47925 from zanottis for 38.87. just use their shopping cart/price quote page, select aftermarket from the drop down menu and type in hd-47925. this is the official hd tool made by kent-moore. not saying its any better than the kastner, or the pit posse....... just another option
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