Can you adjust the primary chain on a Softail?
Checking and adjusting the primary cam chain on your Softail is a pretty straightforward and easy job that you can do on your own. There are really no special tools that are required; however, an automatic chain adjuster can make this a simple task to complete with every oil change.
How to check the chain tension on a Harley Davidson?
Click to expand… You can see the adjuster shoe thru the inspection cover using a mirror and flashlight. Test the chain tension first, when the shoe breaks apart the chain gets extra loose. Makes sense centrifugal force would slightly tighten the chain…
How do you adjust a cold chain on a Harley Davidson?
Move the rear wheel until the chain is at its tightest position. According to your owner’s manual, free-play in a cold chain should be 1/2 to 5/8 inch of travel, no more. If yours has too much free-play, you will need to adjust it. Line your tape up and hold it steady. From the upper chain, measure from the bottom of it while pushing up.
Why is my primary chain making a noise?
Without knowing how many miles are on said Sportster a multitude of things could be making the noise. If it sounds like noise from the primary I’d be checking the chain shoe first thing. When the shoe wears thru the chain is metal on metal. Sounds like maybe the brake rotor is dragging or something is between the rotor and caliber.
Checking and adjusting the primary cam chain on your Softail is a pretty straightforward and easy job that you can do on your own. There are really no special tools that are required; however, an automatic chain adjuster can make this a simple task to complete with every oil change.
How do you adjust the chain on a Harley Davidson?
If not on the jack stand, you will need to move about three feet, check, move three more feet and check again. Within this range, you should see where the chain has become the tightest. Figure 4. Move the rear wheel until the chain is at its tightest position.
Where to find the tightest chain on a Harley Davidson?
You are looking for the position that makes the chain the tightest. If not on the jack stand, you will need to move about three feet, check, move three more feet and check again. Within this range, you should see where the chain has become the tightest. Figure 4.
Why does my primary chain rattle when I shut it off?
Well, if the chain is properly adjusted, when you first start it up and shut it off most especially, if you hear a rattle that sounds like rocks rolling around, that’s the compensator banging (could be loose comp nut or comp assembly went bad).