rear belt replacement
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rear belt replacement
doe you need a special tool to put a rear belt on a flhtc evo style bike? is there a tool to line up the swingarm or can yo just take pivot bolt out and reassemble as is and keep everything straight. i definately cant afford the dealer to do this job at there rates of 96 bucks an hour. any input would be great. thanx
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are you talking the arm that the shock attaches to on the belt side or do i have to pull the pivot bolt. im waiting for my manual to show up. im guessing by looking at it that i can probably remove just the one side and slip the belt in.
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If you look at your drive belt then visualize how you would remove it from the bike, you will see that you have to take the swingarm off in order to remove the belt. Just a lot of work, but like you said, it would be expensive for the dealer to do. Nothing real complicated about it nor does it require special tools except for the belt tension measuring tool. That's about $10 bucks and you can use it over and over.
The work will get you more familiar with your bike.
While you have your swingarm off, you might consider installing the nylon stablizer bushings.
The work will get you more familiar with your bike.
While you have your swingarm off, you might consider installing the nylon stablizer bushings.
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doe you need a special tool to put a rear belt on a flhtc evo style bike? is there a tool to line up the swingarm or can yo just take pivot bolt out and reassemble as is and keep everything straight. i definately cant afford the dealer to do this job at there rates of 96 bucks an hour. any input would be great. thanx
Beyond that, the only special tool needed in the entire procedure is what the book shows as a home-made alignment tool. Basically, a long L shaped rod that will help you measure from the centerpoint of the pivot bolt for the swingarm to the centerpoint of the axle. Axle alignment is extremely important on them for proper handling and tire wear.
If the belt is not cut on the side or punctured from road debris, they are almost indestructable. The teeth on them will look chewed up from wear, but that doesnt hurt anything. Replaced mine at 82,000 and it looked rough, but was a waste of money in my opinion.
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You do not have to "remove" the swingarm. Take the left rear shock loose at the bottom (or off) Remove the pivot bolt, drop the front of the arm down and you'll have plenty of room to slip the belt past everything. But remember, the entire primary must be removed. Outer and inner covers, including compensator/primary chain/clutch assembly and part, or all of your starter, depending on the year...
Wait on your book before getting too gung-ho about the deal
You do not have to "remove" the swingarm. Take the left rear shock loose at the bottom (or off) Remove the pivot bolt, drop the front of the arm down and you'll have plenty of room to slip the belt past everything. But remember, the entire primary must be removed. Outer and inner covers, including compensator/primary chain/clutch assembly and part, or all of your starter, depending on the year...
Wait on your book before getting too gung-ho about the deal
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