Change to an Open Belt Drive on a Harley Davidson

For some Harley Davidson owners, its all about horsestarter back in place at the rear of the motor plate
power. If the engine of a Harley Davidson hasby installing the two flange bolts.
better-than-factory horsepower, installing an openSlide the entire assembly as shown in the manual,
belt drive will improve the performance. This is majorover the end of the starter shaft. Thread the bolt
modification. An open belt drive can be installed on ainto the middle of the entire belt drive assembly.
Harley Davidson in a back yard or garage, but someTorque as instructed in the manual.
things are better left to a professional. This projectInstall the belt on the drive shafts temporarily. Adjust
involves specialty tools and procedures. Some, anthe shafts for the belt to slide into position. Remove
average Harley rider would not have in a tool box orthe belt once the shafts are set to the proper
know about. An owners manual is a must to do thissetting.
large of a job.Install both pulleys, torquing as directed in the manual.
Get everything together before beginning to makeWorking the pulleys, install the belt on both. Position
the project go smoother. You will need, the servicethe front and rear pulleys with the motor sprocket
manual, a clutch hub puller, JIMS 34902-84 Mainshaftand transmission main shaft.
Bearing Race Tool, allen wrenches, a set ofTake the pulleys out again. Install the alternator
combination wrenches, a socket set, open belt drivecover by sliding it over the sprocket shaft right next
kit, Blue or red Threadlockerto the stator rotor.
Put the bike on a bike stand, securely. Tear downInstall the pressure plate with the stamped word
the bike. Refer to the service manual for the exact"out" showing.
parts that need to be removed as this differs byInstall the diaphragm spring and retainer. The
model.stamped word "out" will face away from the bike.
Take the bearing race out of the main shaft usingTighten all nuts and bolts.
the JIM'S #34902-84. Take off the alternator rotor.Replace the starter jack shaft with the bolts supplied
Check the sprocket shaft seal for wear.in the kit.
Glide the motor plate to where it will be installed.Reassemble all other parts for your model. Adjust
Insert the heel/toe shifter shaft into the motor plate.the clutch. Go for a test ride, adjusting as necessary.
Continuing on the right side of the bike, put the