| Author | Message | ||
     Raraf |
It is hard to type sarcasm. I just hit 1000 and Las Cruces Barnett HD has finally sent me my Owner's manual. Who says that after biznitching for months Dealers don't listen! Now I can do my 1000 miles service myself and just have the locals check the primary chain. I hate this part. Selling wise ALL the dealers here in Colorado are crooks but service wise I am afraid to bring my baby in. I am leaning towards Sun HD-Buell, any experiences Pro or Con? | ||
| Mikej |
Checking and adjusting the primary chain is a no-parts-involved process, no need to take it in to the locals for that if you are doing the rest of the service work yourself. Just document everything including date and mileage and conditions/measurements before and after if you're concerned with maintaining your warranty validity. | ||
| Raraf |
excellent! besides get da manual (on order) what is the rundown on checking the chain? | ||
| Daves |
I have manuals on hand if you want one. 52.20 Badweb price. Dave daves@h-dappleton.com 1-866-757-1651 ask for Dave in the sales dept. | ||
| Glitch |
The only thing you need the dealer for is when it comes to ECM adjustment, and timing. Edit: And what Mikej said. (Message edited by glitch on September 23, 2004) | ||
| Mikej |
For primary chain slop checking, the main thing seems to be to rotate the engine with the plugs out to make it easier and check the chain slack at several rotations. You open up the little two-screw inspection cover and find some way to measure how far it hangs vs how far it can be lifted, total travel is the measurement you want to take. Most folks just use something the proper dimensional range and stick it in the hole and use something like a long screwdriver to reach in and lift/push the chain up and down. I forget the range and just look in the book, but 1/4" of slack is too tight when everything is room temperature, and 3/4" or more is too loose if I recall correctly. Adjustment is made with a screw and locking nut located on the bottom of the primary cover, this screw/bolt lifts or lowers the primary shoe inside the cover which the chain rests/rides on along the bottom of it's travels around the primary and clutch basket sprockets. Easier to do and see in person than with words remotely. You should probably already have the thickened plate so you shouldn't probably need to check or update that. Patience and a basic mechanical aptitude coupled with fair tools and the service manual should get you along just fine with these bikes. | ||
| Raraf |
Gracias Seņor! Must...work...on...bike...resist...urge...to...ride...sunny...day...ignore |
