Well I tried to get my bike started this weekend, it was rather cold and it didn't want to fire so I ended up running the battery down, called a bud to come over and help me push start it, the second try the belt snaped right in to. I had put a new belt on Last summer, a Gates belt from Midwest. So now the bike is in pieces again putting a new belt back on, what a pain to change a belt on a softail, at least its cool so working out in the garage is pleasant, unlike the last time I did it, was 100 degrees outside and the garage was a sauna. Love my softail but replaceing the belt is such a pain. Just taking my time and cleaning and greasing everything good so I should be good for any rides I want to take this summer without having any problem. This time more than ever makes me wish I had bought a nice air compressor so I could use a impact wrench which is needed to get the primary drive off as you know, now I'm trying to find a friend with one that I can just borrow but that will definitly be my next major purchase. I also had a small oil leak from the last time I installed a belt, cause I also added a larger Tranny pulley to smooth it out some on the freeway, leaked just enough to get everything nice and dirty, so I'll take my time and fix that to. Just venting my frustration, course its all self induced. Later
Mongo
1988 Softail
SW Okla.
Mongo
1988 Softail
SW Okla.