How do you remove a primary chain case?
Remove the primary chain case cover. Remove and discard the primary chain case cover gasket and both primary chain case tower gaskets inside the primary. Inspect the compensating sprocket, the clutch, the chain and the chain tensioner for obvious defects or wear. Heat the compensating sprocket nut with a heat gun to loosen the nut.
How does the primary chain work on a Harley Davidson?
Drive plates in the clutch pack engage the plates in the clutch pack to drive the primary shaft in the transmission. The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain.
What causes a primary chain case to leak?
The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain. Failure of the primary chain case cover gasket or either of the two inspection cover gaskets will result in a leak and need to be replaced. Start the motorcycle and drive it until it is up to operating temperature.
How much lubricant to put in a primary chain case on a Harley?
Install the jiffy stand and jiffy stand mounting bolts. Torque the bolts to 15 to 20 foot-pounds with a 3/8-inch torque wrench and Allen driver. Add 38 fluid ounces of Harley primary chain case lubricant to the primary through the clutch inspection hole.
The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain. Failure of the primary chain case cover gasket or either of the two inspection cover gaskets will result in a leak and need to be replaced. Start the motorcycle and drive it until it is up to operating temperature.
Drive plates in the clutch pack engage the plates in the clutch pack to drive the primary shaft in the transmission. The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain.
Install the jiffy stand and jiffy stand mounting bolts. Torque the bolts to 15 to 20 foot-pounds with a 3/8-inch torque wrench and Allen driver. Add 38 fluid ounces of Harley primary chain case lubricant to the primary through the clutch inspection hole.
What happens when a Harley Davidson chain is too tight?
If the chain is too tight, you’ll feel it (might feel jerky, especially when it’s hot), but a loose chain usually you’ll hear, particularly when cold, a slap that kind of just goes “tick, tick, tick, tick”.