Do you need to lubricate your Harley Davidson springer front end?
A Harley-Davidson Springer is a unique model in the fact that the owner must lubricate the front end differently than any other Harley-Davidson model. The Springer front end is a custom design by Harley-Davidson and any modifications to it may nullify the warranty.
How do you adjust the clutch on a Softail Harley?
Bob teaches you how to adjust the clutch and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model. Be sure to achieve free play on the clutch cable to verify that you have proper adjustment on the clutch cable pack, and check for the proper specs in your service manual for adjusting the primary chain (if your model has the adjustment window).
Is there a warranty on a Harley Davidson Springer?
The Springer front end is a custom design by Harley-Davidson and any modifications to it may nullify the warranty. It is imperative that you maintain and lubricate your Springer front end — particularly the steering head bearings and rocker bearings — according to the service manual.
How do you change wheel bearings on a Harley Davidson?
Bob and Mark demonstrate the process for lubricating your Harley’s steering head bearings and adjusting the fall-away. As always, Bob stresses the importance of adequately prepping all bolts, consulting your user manual to be sure everything is done correctly, covering any painted areas on the bike and, if possible, working with two sets of hands.
How do you lubricate a Harley Davidson Springer?
Insert a hex bearing retainer tool — a specialty motorcycle tool — into the holes for the upper triple clamp and hex bearing retainer — just below and in the center of the upper triple clamp. Center the front tire and wheel on the jack. Tap the front wheel until it begins to “fall away” to the right.
How often should I lubricate my springer front end?
It is imperative that you maintain and lubricate your Springer front end — particularly the steering head bearings and rocker bearings — according to the service manual. The scheduled maintenance intervals for this process are at 500 miles, 2,500 miles and every 20,000 miles thereafter.
Bob teaches you how to adjust the clutch and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model. Be sure to achieve free play on the clutch cable to verify that you have proper adjustment on the clutch cable pack, and check for the proper specs in your service manual for adjusting the primary chain (if your model has the adjustment window).
How do you adjust a Softail rear shock?
6) While holding the adjuster plate in place with the spanner wrench, tighten the jam nut up against the adjuster plate by turning the nut clockwise. 6) Now repeat the exact same process on the other shock. The key is to adjust both shocks equally.