Question on checking primary chain adjustment
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Road Warrior
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Question on checking primary chain adjustment
I am past due on checking my primary chain adjustment. Do I have to drain the primary fluid before I can remove the inspection cover and make any adjustments if necessary?
Road Warrior
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RE: Question on checking primary chain adjustment
No, but put a block of 2x4 or something similar under the kickstand to getthe bikestanding close to upright. Else you will lose some of the oil in the primary and have a mess. Best time to check it is when you are changing primary oil.
Road Master
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RE: Question on checking primary chain adjustment
Like UC said, the block helps. Most important it helps with the angle to work on the primary side, and it helps a bunch when you go to put the quart back in. Do not forget it is at a 'bad' angle and later knock it off balance.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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Road Warrior
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RE: Question on checking primary chain adjustment
15k, was supposed to check it at 10k but didn't cause I was in a hurry when I changed all the fluids... runs fine, but figured I would check it anyway this time around. just changed the oil and trans, but its like 25 degrees in the driveway... think I'll wait a couple days when its warmer to change the primary fluid and check it when I do that.
Road Captain
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RE: Question on checking primary chain adjustment
If you have a jack,just lift the bike enough to straighten it up.
That will make it easier and no chance of oil spilling out.
That will make it easier and no chance of oil spilling out.
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RE: Question on checking primary chain adjustment
While it's apart, put on a self adjuster. Well worth the money.
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RE: Question on checking primary chain adjustment
ORIGINAL: Roadking04
I have heard that some people are having trouble with the Harley self adjusters. They overtighten the chain.
I have heard that some people are having trouble with the Harley self adjusters. They overtighten the chain.