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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 08:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have found the sprocket holder tool I need: HD 41321 but I have been told that it can not be sold to the public.

Reason: "To make the HD Service Department essential to Harley ownership."

Tomorrow I plan to contact the local dealer to confirm this.

If it is true I will begin using aftermarket parts only on my Buell - nothing from the HD store unless absolutely necessary.

Now, even if the above turns out to be true, there must be at least one good dealer that would sell the tool.

If so that dealer would get all of my business in spite of their affiliation with the Mother Company.
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Jolly
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 09:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ive had great luck with the Annapolis store and I just started using kutter hd on line, talk to Anthony, 866-405-1164

http://www.kutterharleyonline.com/
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 09:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

David,

I appreciate the recommendation.

I'll call him tomorrow.

Thanks,
Dave
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Jolly
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

tool instructions at this link - PDF

http://www.spxtools-shop.com/Harley/PDF/HD-41184.p df
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Jolly
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was bored and curious so I did some searching...here is an option?? you have to applaud the ingenuity I guess, but it may actually work just fine!

http://www.hdforums.com/forum/primary-transmission -driveline-clutch/801511-transmission-sprocket-loc king-tool.html
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Jolly
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

and....this place has a lot of HD tolls for sale, maybe they can get a hold of what you are looking for. they do have the one for big twins listed....

http://www.filterbuy.com/toolsite/mctools.html
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Jolly
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 10:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

tools, not tolls, cinco de mayo, margaritas and a computer..
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Thejosh
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just cut a piece of 1/8 inch flat stock that I got from Lowes, filed the edges, I believe I cut it a 4" even. Not sure what sprocket you are talking about, but hope this helps.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 10:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That HD forum solution is sweet. Innovative and creative solutions rock.
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Alfau
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





Hats off to that fella.
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X1_rider
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 05:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This place has a lot of Harley tools for sale at a good price.
http://www.georges-garage.com/
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, My local HD store sez:
"The only one we have fits 29 tooth sprockets and up" (We did not even discuss whether or not it was for sale.)

Kent Moore, the maker of special tools for HD sez:
"Harley Davidson special tools are only available to dealers, not the general public."

There are a few on Ebay made in China.

PLAN B:
Does anyone have a broken belt that I could use to make my own tool?

Note to self;
NEVER, NEVER, BUY A HARLEY DAVIDSON!
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Uwmad
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 11:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm done with HD as well. I needed a new oil line and connector to fix an oil leak on my S1. Took almost 10 working days to get it in. So my bike sat in the garage for 2 weeks while it was beautiful out. I asked the desk guy where the part was coming from...a warehouse about 30 mins away!!!!! I would have went and picked up myself if I would have known that!
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Austexs3
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm replacing my belt on Tuesday, I can send you a piece of my old one. How long of length do you want?
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1313
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are some dealers that will sell you Kent Moore tools. You just have to find the right one. Interestingly, what I've found is that the ones that offer discounts (like Badweb sponsors, and other historic discount dealers) are usually the most likely to do so.

I guess the ones that do realize they can only make so much on T-shirt sales...
1313
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Psykick_machanik
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would get a strap wrench from Harbor freight and replace the strap with a chunk of old belt so that way you can get some leverage.
Totaly agree with how maddening "speciality" tools can be especially when its propriatary to boot.
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, I just found one on ebay and bought it.

It seems that there are lots of the larger ones for big twin sprockets but the XL tool has been discontinued. (The one for big twins is now a screaming chicken part that sells for $106.00.)

It doesn't seem right that the Mother Company sells lots on Sportsters but the tools are not available from them.

When i worked at a Triumph/Norton shop in the 70s we sold any special tool the customers wanted to buy and they were not marked up a whole lot either.

Anyway, problem solved.

Thanks for the ideas and support.

I love my Buells and I am glad to be part of our Buell community.
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Alfau
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 07:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/910-576?source=myb uys&green=ABCF49DF-B10F-51A2-0F7F-11B6266163D1
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 - 07:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Alf,

Thanks for the J&P information. I think that is the same tool I purchased from another vendor.

Patrick,

I appreciate the offer but now that I have a tool in the mail I won't need the belt to make one.

Thanks,
Dave
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Kublak
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

After stumbling upon this post it only reaffirms my stance to never buy anything that puts money into the HD coffers. I love my Buells, but will go anywhere other than HD for any part or tool.

In fact when HD killed Buell I never bought another quart of HD Synthetic oil. I went to Amsoil when they announced sponsorship of EBR Racing.

I used to respect HD for the history and being American made. But the HD higher ups flushed that thinking for me.

Good luck getting your tool.
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 09:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Update:

The tool has arrived. It fits the sprocket nicely.

Now waiting for the 1 7/8 impact socket I got on ebay.
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Buellistic
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dave:

Be sure to check the 5th GEAR mainshaft OIL SEAL PN 12067A to make sure it is AOK ...
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

LaFayette,

Will do.

Thanks for the heads up on that.

Dave
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Analbeard
Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 01:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is it that nut which is left hand thread?
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, the sprocket nut is left hand thread.
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