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.
What should the belt tension be on a Softail?
A second method commonly talked about is twisting the belt. Grab the belt at equal distances between the two sprockets and twist. If 45 degrees of twist can be achieved, you have a general indication of proper belt tension. Softail owners have reported that the 45-degree measurement method corresponds to the 3/8″-5/16″ belt tension measurement.
What happens if you slip the drive belt on a Harley Davidson?
The drive belt transfers the torque from the engine to the rear wheel. Its tension must remain correct, otherwise belt slip and reduced power will occur. Belt slip can quickly damage a belt, leading to a costly and time consuming repair. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Softail.
How do you check the belt tension on a Harley Davidson?
The belt tension can be checked several ways. The most accurate method is with a belt tension gauge. Leave your Softail unsupported on the ground and have a person similar to your weight sit on the bike. Wait until the bike is cold as heat tends to alter the measurement. Place the gauge against the bottom of the belt then push up.
Can a drive belt be broken 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. Replacing the drive belt yourself can save considerable time and money.
Do you need to adjust drive belt on Harley Davidson Softail?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Softail. The combination of a quality drive belt, great engineering, and periodic adjustment help you achieve many miles of trouble-free drive belt operation.
How long does it take to replace drive belt on Harley?
If the drive belt is damaged or broken, the bike will not run properly. Replacing the drive belt yourself can save considerable time and money. With the correct tools and knowledge, almost any Harley owner can replace the drive belt in around two hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The drive belt transfers the torque from the engine to the rear wheel. Its tension must remain correct, otherwise belt slip and reduced power will occur. Belt slip can quickly damage a belt, leading to a costly and time consuming repair. This article applies to the Harley Davidson 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 adjust the drive belt on a Harley Davidson?
Record the degree of turn you made to the adjustment bolt. Once the jam nut is loose, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to tighten the belt tension, and counter-clockwise to loosen it. Once you’re happy with the adjustment, tighten the jam nut and record your measurement.