How to remove the inner primary cover from a Harley Davidson?

How to remove the inner primary cover from a Harley Davidson?

There are few reasons to remove the inner primary cover on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. However, the most common are: to install a wide drive belt and offset pulley, to remove the inner primary cover bearing or to replace both primary covers with flashier chrome ones.

How do you remove primary drive from Harley Davidson?

The compensator bolt is normal/standard thread (right hand thread). Remove the entire clutch – compensator & chain from the motorcycle. Bend back the inner primary bolt lock tabs. Remove the two starter bolts along with the inner Harley primary drive retaining bolts. The inner primary is now free to remove from the motorcycle.

Can a primary drive be removed from a Softail?

This time we are working on a 2002 Softail. We are removing the drive so that we can remove the transmission and motor as we make our way to stripping this m/c down to its bare frame. With the primary oil already drained; begin by removing anything that will hinder the removal of the inner & outer primary.

Can you remove primary drive on twin cam Harley?

Let’s pull the Harley primary drive on this Twin Cam. We have filmed drive removal and installation on a number of models. This time we are working on a 2002 Softail. We are removing the drive so that we can remove the transmission and motor as we make our way to stripping this m/c down to its bare frame.

There are few reasons to remove the inner primary cover on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. However, the most common are: to install a wide drive belt and offset pulley, to remove the inner primary cover bearing or to replace both primary covers with flashier chrome ones.

Can you remove the primary housing on a Harley Davidson?

Video-In this completely free video we show you how to completely remove your inner and outer primary drive housings on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It doesn’t really matter the year and make of your Harley as this process is pretty standard.

Can a primary cover be used with a primary gasket?

They’re all designed to be of the same shape as the original bike for which you select from our drop down fit menu. There is no gasket included with this primary cover. We do have a wide variety Cometic EST Primary Gasket Kits that make an excellent pairing with the outer primary cover.

Can a primary drive nut be removed from a Harley?

Use a Harley primary drive locker to remove the mainshaft nut and the compensator bolt/assembly. The mainshaft nut is left hand thread. This means: turning clockwise will loosen, and counterclockwise will tighten. The compensator bolt is normal/standard thread (right hand thread).

Can a primary drive be removed from a Harley?

With the primary oil already drained; begin by removing anything that will hinder the removal of the inner & outer primary. Always try removing and keeping components together as a complete assembly.

How to replace the inner primary seal on a Dyna?

If you replace the seal, remember to lubricate the lips of the seal as well as the mainshaft before you reinstall the inner primary. If you install the seal dry, when you start the engine the mainshaft will burn up the seal in about three seconds before the oil gets to the seal. Put some oil on that seal.

Where is the seal on the inner primary?

The seal is on the backside of the inner primary. If you replace the seal, remember to lubricate the lips of the seal as well as the mainshaft before you reinstall the inner primary. If you install the seal dry, when you start the engine the mainshaft will burn up the seal in about three seconds before the oil gets to the seal.

How much does an inner primary cover cost?

Regular Price: $437.95 Our price is lower than the manufacturer’s “minimum advertised price.” As a result, we cannot show you the price in catalog or the product page. You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. You can simply remove the item from your cart.

With the primary oil already drained; begin by removing anything that will hinder the removal of the inner & outer primary. Always try removing and keeping components together as a complete assembly.

What’s the best way to remove a primary drive?

With the primary oil already drained; begin by removing anything that will hinder the removal of the inner & outer primary. Always try removing and keeping components together as a complete assembly. Always lay out hardware in a manner that will enable you to easily label and organize.

How to remove clutch cover from Sportster Evolution?

Insert a heavy duty spudger or similar prying tool into the gap between the clutch inspection cover and the transmission housing near where clutch cable enters the housing. Gently pry the clutch inspection cover away from the transmission housing. The clutch cover spring may fall out.

Where is the primary drain plug on a Harley Davidson?

However, it will be in the same location and secured by similar screws. Remove the primary chain inspection cover from the transmission housing. The transmission drain plug is located on the underside of the transmission on the left side of the bike, near the kickstand bumper.

How to remove the oiler pipe from a Harley?

Locate the chain tensioner and remove the tensioner retaining bolt with a wrench. Remove the chain tensioner by hand. Locate the oiler pipe. Some Harleys do not have an oiler pipe. If yours does, remove it. Use a socket extension and socket to brace the engine and clutch sprockets. Remove the compensator nut with a breaker bar and socket.

The compensator bolt is normal/standard thread (right hand thread). Remove the entire clutch – compensator & chain from the motorcycle. Bend back the inner primary bolt lock tabs. Remove the two starter bolts along with the inner Harley primary drive retaining bolts. The inner primary is now free to remove from the motorcycle.

Locate the chain tensioner and remove the tensioner retaining bolt with a wrench. Remove the chain tensioner by hand. Locate the oiler pipe. Some Harleys do not have an oiler pipe. If yours does, remove it. Use a socket extension and socket to brace the engine and clutch sprockets. Remove the compensator nut with a breaker bar and socket.

Let’s pull the Harley primary drive on this Twin Cam. We have filmed drive removal and installation on a number of models. This time we are working on a 2002 Softail. We are removing the drive so that we can remove the transmission and motor as we make our way to stripping this m/c down to its bare frame.

If you replace the seal, remember to lubricate the lips of the seal as well as the mainshaft before you reinstall the inner primary. If you install the seal dry, when you start the engine the mainshaft will burn up the seal in about three seconds before the oil gets to the seal. Put some oil on that seal.

The seal is on the backside of the inner primary. If you replace the seal, remember to lubricate the lips of the seal as well as the mainshaft before you reinstall the inner primary. If you install the seal dry, when you start the engine the mainshaft will burn up the seal in about three seconds before the oil gets to the seal.

When to put oil on inner primary seal?

If you install the seal dry, when you start the engine the mainshaft will burn up the seal in about three seconds before the oil gets to the seal. Put some oil on that seal. Now, once you’re in there, you may find that it isn’t your inner primary leaking at all. It could be a transmission seal.

How do you remove a clutch nut from a Harley Davidson?

Remove the compensator nut with a breaker bar and socket. It may be helpful to extend the leverage of the breaker bar with a 3-foot length of steel pipe. Remove the starter solenoid and motor. In some Harleys, you may have to remove the exhaust pipes as well. Locate and remove the clutch hub nut with a wrench.

How do you remove the exhaust from a Harley?

Use a socket extension and socket to brace the engine and clutch sprockets. Remove the compensator nut with a breaker bar and socket. It may be helpful to extend the leverage of the breaker bar with a 3-foot length of steel pipe. Remove the starter solenoid and motor. In some Harleys, you may have to remove the exhaust pipes as well.

Can you install a cover on a Harley Davidson?

We show you some great tips and tricks on the video such as the very specific pattern you’ll want to follow when tightening all the bolts down. Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand.

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