Harley Davidson FXR Chain Conversion - (Part 1)
Vložit
- čas přidán 22. 01. 2022
- Harley Davidson FXR - Chain Conversion (Part 1)...Belt drive's have been coming on Harley Davidson's sense the 80's. Belt drive's over chain gave the bikes less maintenance and more longevity. Only problem converting from belt to chain...well there are some lessons to learned on the way. So why not bring back it to this Harley Davidson FXR!
#Harley #HarleyDavidson #FXR
Leave a comment below, and as always stay FREE my friends!
Follow me on social media:
Instagram: / jayfreeebird
Want a discount on motorcycle parts??
Use my code: FREEBIRD and get 10% off your order
tuckerspeed.com?sca_ref=553506.jsj7DKHqrU
at www.Tuckerspeed.com - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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!
I thought I was the only one lol other guys doing it make it look so smooth. I appreciate you watching my friend!
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
That’s odd, I have no problems with either of which you speak of
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!
It for sure is trying to figure out thing and the next lol. Thank you for watching Mike , I appreciate it! 👊🏼
awesome video. Love watching these. I'm about to do a similar job.
Thank you! Hopefully it helps you out along the way!
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.
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!
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.
I completely agree. I actually noted that I made the mistake towards end of the video.
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
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!
Which chain conversion are you going with?
I went with Vulcan Engineering
How different does it feel after the swap?
My gear ratio was the closest to stock and it completely took away the lag away and tighten everything up
2:18 Lack of tension: vibration
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
Thank god, it was leak free. I’ve herd of the nightmare it is 😂
What years you bike?
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 .
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.
@@freebirdsgarage so change your gearing , but stay with a belt .