Man I always love seeing a Harley primary being taken apart. Just a cool process. Looking forward to seeing the chain drive. As a shaft drive guy I still dig the look and the power the chain provides. Good video Jay!

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one lol other guys doing it make it look so smooth. I appreciate you watching my friend!

Very cool! Seems like a daunting task but you are making it look pretty easy. Looking forward to seeing it all get put back together! Great video!

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

It for sure is trying to figure out thing and the next lol. Thank you for watching Mike , I appreciate it! 👊🏼

3 years ago i buy a chain converted softail if i had the choice i will put it back to belt, no noise no maintenante no oil spreading on the wheel and fenders

@freebirdsgarage

4 ай бұрын

That’s odd, I have no problems with either of which you speak of

awesome video. Love watching these. I'm about to do a similar job.

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully it helps you out along the way!

Unessasary to take the stator off. The inner primary comes off without interference. Unless your having a charging issue then it’s not in the way.

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. I actually noted that I made the mistake towards end of the video.

5:19: Righty is tighty- lefty is loosey: my daughters now know everything about swedish furniture. I told them years ago. Inbetween they're indepented. And never ask to help. Whatever About the original Primary-chain-tensioner: Only one clik between too straight or too loose. I've installed Hayden's chain-tensioner with 2 progressive springs. Tension altime.

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

You right on the compensator but the clutch basket assembly is reverse threads, I forgot to mention it. I realized it sounded more confusing after you mentioned that. I appreciate the feed back!

Great video. Next flicks leave the soundtrack off. We are here to hear you not the bs in the background.

@freebirdsgarage

7 күн бұрын

Noted! I've been told that more and more. I've turned down the music in the future video's. I appreciate the support and comment!

@vannigiovannigio8861

4 күн бұрын

@@freebirdsgarage Right on man. We are here for you and you are here for us.

When I did my chain conversion on my fxr I got stuck on the bolt on the backside of the primary lol. One thing to look out for is the primary bearing race, it has been known to walk in towards the transmission and damage the seal. There's a couple people that make a solution for it, I used S&S

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the tool for that. It looks to be okay, but I’ll know for sure soon. I’ve known of Bakers and Jim’s. I’m going to check out S&S for the fix. I appreciate the advice!

2:18 Lack of tension: vibration

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Good point too!

You replacing your 5th gear mainshaft seal while you're in there? Can either be a 2 min job or a nightmare haha

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank god, it was leak free. I’ve herd of the nightmare it is 😂

Which chain conversion are you going with?

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I went with Vulcan Engineering

How different does it feel after the swap?

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

My gear ratio was the closest to stock and it completely took away the lag away and tighten everything up

What years you bike?

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

1992

Why in the hell would you put a chain On ? Take it from somebody who has been riding long before you where born the belt is a way better set up .

@freebirdsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Belts are 💯 more reliable. I wanted something I can change the ratio on. The 5 speed on the FXR is nice, but can be very limiting.

@scottkinkead6324

2 жыл бұрын

@@freebirdsgarage so change your gearing , but stay with a belt .