Try compressed air (120lb or better) move it somewhere else and use a magnet to get it, been there.

 

Unfortunately, I don't have access to an air compressor here at the house.

Is there room enough below the pulley/belt for it to come out the back somehow.

Can't feel much for openings under that area.

 

Sorry don't know, took me longer to figure where mine went than to get it out using air

 

dropped stuff

Best to have a telescoping pencil magnet of your choice, a stock Harley mirror, flashlite, freshly swept floor before you start work. Good hearing is a plus.

 

Dropped a nut. Man,,, that just does not sound good at all. Like Masters said, a telescoping magnet is a good start. I have used an old dental picks and small diameter wires in the past. It may have just found a new home. lol Best of luck.

 

Dropped a nut. Man,,, that just does not sound good at all. Like Masters said, a telescoping magnet is a good start. I have used an old dental picks and small diameter wires in the past. It may have just found a new home. lol Best of luck.

I was think'n the same thing when I first read the thread title LOL.

I Know... not funny. Think I'd start by picking up tools and what ever else is under the bike, then move bike for a better look on the floor. If no luck with that then it's magnets, air, flashlight, and feel around the suspect areas on the bike.

Hope you find yer nut real soon!!

 

Once dropped a bolt in a head runner on a car motor. Used a long piece of heat shrink with a magnet shrinked on the end. Kept the rig and have used it multiple times since then.

 

What's a head runner?

Intake port?

 

Did you try getting at it from underneath? Seems like it must be laying under the front pulley in the housing which would be easy to access from underneath.

 

I lost one in the same area on my Road King. Tried the magnet and air thing with no results. I finally got the garden hose and flushed from the bottom of the bike and washed it out. If you ride in the rain it is going to get wet in that area so should not be a problem. I just used the air to blow out some of the water when done. I wouldn't ride it until I found the nut. If it gets caught between the belt and pulley that could get costly. Good Luck.

 

Pull a wheelie. It'll fall right out.

 

If you don't have one of those telescoping magnets, get one. Even if it does not work for this issue, I will bet you 7 beers that at some time you will need it and you'll think it is the greatest tool ever made.

And trust me, get that nut our before riding. If you have my luck it will somehow get jammed in the belt and break it.

rkc

 

How about putting bike up on the lift, and slowly turning the rear wheel by hand, while watching and or feeling the belt?

 

Yeah, that's my first step. Just don't have a great lift, but it'll work.
I have to wait for the rain to stop here.

I don't have a great workspace, but it does the job. :cheers:

 

It's prolly laying on top of the belt, or in behind the shift lever. You should be able to see it with a mirror.

See where it is and then just pluck it out with a pencil magnet.

 

It's prolly laying on top of the belt, or in behind the shift lever.

That's where it originally landed. While trying to get it out it had fallen down under the front pulley.

I could see it from underneath but there wasn't enough room for it to fit out between the case and belt/pulley.

I picked up a flexible tip extending pencil magnet and (with a little finesse) was able to fish it out the top.

Thank everyone again for all the tips and suggestions :cheers:

 

Been there too. It sucks.
Magnet worked for me.
Get a good strong one not the cheap Chinese crap at wal mart.