How do you change a drive belt on a Harley-Davidson Dyna?
How to Change the Drive Belt on a Harley-Davidson
- Place the Harley onto a motorcycle stand to get the rear wheel off the ground. Use a wrench to remove the rear wheel axle.
- Remove the belt guards with the ratchet set.
- Place the new drive belt on the transmission and rear wheel sprocket.
How tight should Dyna belt be?
With a high horsepower engine, it is better to have the belt a little tight rather than loose. A loose belt will break much more readily than a tight one. Most people do not tighten the belt to its proper tension.
How long does a motorcycle drive belt last?
100,000 km
Belt Drive Modern drive belts are strengthened with steel wires inside and Kevlar coating outside – such belt systems can last really long. You can expect a well maintained belt drive on a motorcycle to last in excess of 100,000 km or even more.
How much play should be in a Harley belt?
With the rear wheel on the ground and one rider sitting on the motorcycle, use the BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part No. HD-35381) to apply 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) of force at the midpoint of the bottom belt strand. Belt deflection should be 5/16-3/8 in.
How do you replace drive belt on Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
Similarly, remove the three fasteners securing the lower belt guard (debris deflector) and set the guard aside. Remove the axle retaining ring and loosen the rear axle. Loosen the axle adjusters on both sides of the swing arm and push the rear wheel forward to loosen the drive belt tension.
What kind of belt drive does a Dyna have?
We had a Dyna, Touring and Softail on hand to show you the slight differences. It doesn’t really matter the year and make of your Harley as this process is pretty standard. We can say that this video covers 2000 and newer Harley’s and likely earlier models.
When do you change the belt on a Harley Davidson touring?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (1999-2016). If you need to change out your belt, get prepared for a very difficult task. Chances are this will require at least six hours if you haven’t done it before, because the primary drive has to be taken completely off in order to access the output sprocket.
Can you replace a wrench on a Dyna Glide?
The replacement procedure can be complicated and time consuming, but if you are familiar with turning wrenches, it isn’t hard and you can enjoy a hefty savings versus taking it to the local dealer. This article applies to Harley Davidson Dyna Glide models (2000-2016).
Similarly, remove the three fasteners securing the lower belt guard (debris deflector) and set the guard aside. Remove the axle retaining ring and loosen the rear axle. Loosen the axle adjusters on both sides of the swing arm and push the rear wheel forward to loosen the drive belt tension.
We had a Dyna, Touring and Softail on hand to show you the slight differences. It doesn’t really matter the year and make of your Harley as this process is pretty standard. We can say that this video covers 2000 and newer Harley’s and likely earlier models.
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (1999-2016). If you need to change out your belt, get prepared for a very difficult task. Chances are this will require at least six hours if you haven’t done it before, because the primary drive has to be taken completely off in order to access the output sprocket.
The replacement procedure can be complicated and time consuming, but if you are familiar with turning wrenches, it isn’t hard and you can enjoy a hefty savings versus taking it to the local dealer. This article applies to Harley Davidson Dyna Glide models (2000-2016).