2001 Electra Glide Drive Belt Change
This was my first time changing my drive belt on the bike, a rock got in there and shredded my old belt. I'm not a master mechanic, just a guy with the manual and some tools and a drive to not spend a ton of money at the dealership. I used a few other videos and the factory manual to do this, it wasn't the hardest thing, just a time consuming mess. Id's say tackle it on your own if your bike is as old as mine.
I'm not an expert, this is just to let you know what you're about to get into. This took me 10ish hours to do at a slow pace taking my time.
Some key notes that I learned:
Install the starter jack shaft before you put on your clutch basket and compensating sprocket
loosen your clutch cable before removing your clutch basket, be ready to adjust the clutch and be prepared to adjust your clutch nut after this job
good torque wrenches and a factory manual are key
be prepared to spend double or triple the amount of time you expect on this job if you've never attempted it
it's a good idea to replace all your seals when removing your primary as well as all bearings accessible, I did this off camera
ALWAYS disconnect your battery negative if you're not sure if it will be a problem.
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This video certainly made the drive belt change out on my 03 Electra glide classic, alot easier, thanks
This video was a fucking lifesaver doing my belt on my 2000 road king right now and I kept going back to this to see if I missed any steps haha.
@PappaKosta
Жыл бұрын
Just saw this comment 2 years later. This is the only reason I make these, it makes me happy I could help someone.
Very impressive.
I wish the rear end would magically disappear when I did this
I need to start a bike repair shop!!
This is very helpfull video for me. Thnak you. Btw. What is the size of this big nut on letf side - compensator side, and right side - clutch side ? Is it both 1-11/16" ?
@PappaKosta
4 жыл бұрын
I don't remember off the top of my head, I do remember I had to order the socket before the job. I appreciate your feedback! I just make these to show people what they're about to get themselves into.
@kirkdecker7919
3 жыл бұрын
Compensator nut is 1 1/2" clutch side is 1 3/16" both 1/2" drive remember clutch nut is righty loosy .
@kirkdecker7919
3 жыл бұрын
You should really buy a service manual. Cheap insurance
@kirkdecker7919
3 жыл бұрын
I wish you would leave off the fiddle farting around w/ the front tire and rear tire.
@jareklotz
3 жыл бұрын
@@kirkdecker7919Primarily in Poland, imperial keys are difficult to buy. Second, clutch side wrench must be narrow and long because it will not fit into the hole. I have a lot of documentation but before I order the wrenches I prefer to be sure. Many people say that oil is dripping from the old Harleys. This is not true - you have to modify a few details and the problem disappears, but there is no written how to do this...
While the belts are mostly reliable.... Anyone who's done this job can appreciate how a chain and master link can be a better option... Particularly with high torque / non stock engines! This is ridiculous amount of work to change out a wear item.
@PappaKosta
3 жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct. Ask me why I own a 2020 africa twin....
Can you tell me the socket I need for the big gears inside the primary and what size belt to use I have the same bike.
Do you by chance know torque specs for the primary?
What do you think caused the groove?
@PappaKosta
Жыл бұрын
A rock getting stuck somewhere I've found usually is the culprit.
srive belt change ..duh front tire
How long did it take to do the belt job?
@PappaKosta
3 жыл бұрын
Plan for a full day if you've never done it and have experience.
What were you drinking?
what a fked up design... It will take a week to change.
@PappaKosta
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, but you got this! It took a while and it was the 1st time I did it. Grab your favorite beverage and take it slow. There are a lot of opportunities to do other maintenance while you're there too.
To fast to see the products your using lol