How long do drive belts last on a Harley?
100,000 miles
“In optimal conditions we have seen belts last 100,000 miles,” says Martin Ginns, Harley-Davidson service business manager. “But because our drive belts can be so reliable many owners don’t realise that, while a belt requires a lot less attention than a drive chain, that belt is not maintenance-free.”
How do you replace the belt drive on a Harley Davidson?
Video-In this completely free video we show you how to access your final belt drive by completely removing your inner and outer primary drive housings on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We then show you how to replace your final belt drive.
How do you replace a Softail drive belt?
Place the rear wheel onto the frame and replace the axle rod the opposite of the way that you removed it. Pull the rear wheel back until the tension markings on the swing arm line up with the markings on the rear wheel. Replace and tighten the rear wheel nut and lower the bike to the ground.
How do you replace a Softail on a Harley Davidson?
You can buy the tools and replacement belt at any Harley dealership. Raise the Softail off the ground using the motorcycle stand. Remove the rear axle nut using the pliers. Tap the axle rod out using the push rod and hammer. Push the Softail’s rear wheel forward and remove the drive belt from the sprocket.
How do you replace a rear tire on a Harley Davidson?
Start saving your money now by not having to rely on a motorcycle shop to remove the rear wheel from your Harley Davidson motorcycle. Next time you need to replace the rear tire on your Harley-do it yourself. Then you can simply take the rear wheel with tire to any motorcycle shop with a tire machine and have them put the new tire on.
When to replace a Softail belt on a Harley Davidson?
Watch part 1 of 3 of a Harley softail belt replacement provided by Fix My Hog. When it comes to Harley-Davidson maintenance the rear drive belt is a big one. There are many factors other that a belt breaking that might make you change it misalignment or warpage due to incorrect installation of parts.
How to install drive belt on Harley Davidson?
Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Drive Belt Installation – YouTube An over view of the installation of the drive belt on an Ultra Classic Harley Davidson.On this channel I post content about motorcycles, Please subscribe! a…
What happens to the drive belt on a Softail?
The drive belt on a Harley Softail is connected to the rear wheel and the transmission. If the drive belt is damaged or broken, the bike will not run properly.
How do you remove a transmission from a Softail?
Remove the rear axle nut using the pliers. Tap the axle rod out using the push rod and hammer. Push the Softail’s rear wheel forward and remove the drive belt from the sprocket. Remove the cover plate from the side of the transmission and pull the belt off the transmission. Place the new belt onto the transmission.