[Jamie48]

Do you have to drop the swingarm down to replace the belt?

 

[Bladerunr]

Yup.

 

[Gilly]

Yes, can't get past the pivot point without removal

 

[Bladerunr]

Sorry, my one word response was less than helpful.
Yes, you have to pull the pivot bolt. On my bike that means dropping the exhaust, starboard footrest and brake links. I take the wheel off as well. You don't have to, but it makes things easier going back together. Under the front pully cover four bolts that hold the T-case to the frame, and you're ready.

have fun...

 

[Jamie48]

Thanks for info

 

[MarkS01]

Thanks for info

Or using a lift, you keep the rear wheel on the ground, pull the swingarm axle out, then raise the bike just high enough to create a gap to get the belt through. You still have to remove the T-case at the pulley housing and/or exhaust and peg if necessary but you don't have to mess with the suspension and just loosen the wheel.

 

[Jamie48]

Thanks

 

[Jamie48]

My Bsc swingarm and rim should be ready soon I was looking at what I needed to do take oem swingarm off. So I can start tricking this bike out. Thanks for the info

 

[zempman]

Try using a belt with a master link.

 

[arizonawarrior]

That seems like it's a pulley-tooth-killer.

Years ago I got this Emergency Drive Belt -
H.D. #40171-97 ('95-'99 USA Softail).

Never had to use it.

It seems like a pita solution but better than nothing. The instructions pdf is out there on the net. Maybe these are still made. Dunno.

HD dealers used to stock them.
Google popped up with:

EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT KITS (Harley-Davidson)

EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT KITS (Harley-Davidson)

www.speedsupplies.com

 

[jmlanz]

That seems like it's a pulley-tooth-killer.

Years ago I got this Emergency Drive Belt -
H.D. #40171-97 ('95-'99 USA Softail).

Never had to use it.

It seems like a pita solution but better than nothing. The instructions pdf is out there on the net. Maybe these are still made. Dunno.

HD dealers used to stock them.
Google popped up with:

EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT KITS (Harley-Davidson)

EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT KITS (Harley-Davidson)

www.speedsupplies.com

I have that belt also AZ W I keep it in my bag for longer trips ,but never had to use it knock on wood.