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You need a repair manual if you are a do it yourselfer. It is fairly simple with the manual.
The primary oil does three things. Lube the clutch. Lube the primary chain . And cool the stator. If Harley thought Dextron would do this, they would have recommended the use of it. Keep your Harley a Harley.
yes on the bottom of the primary
No Harley Sportster has ever had a cam chain. The camshafts are gear driven, directly off the crank. No tension adjustment required.
remove rear tire ,remove bolt that holds swingarm, remome primary covers remove chain or belt depending what you are using ,installing is the reverse , note do over tighten new belt transmission seal will go .
Chain too tight
Get the repair manual, follow the steps
What year model is this Harley or make. The oil in the primary is self contained. It's a 1982 FLHT shovelhead that shares engine oil for the primary chain. I'm removing the chain and replacing it with a belt so I need to block the lines off somehow
The primary chain adjustment for a 2009 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic involves adjusting the primary chain tension to ensure proper operation and prevent premature wear. To do this, you typically need to remove the primary cover, check the chain's tension using the specified measurement, and then adjust the tension using the adjusting screw until it meets the manufacturer's specifications. Always consult the owner's manual for specific guidelines and torque specifications to ensure the adjustment is done correctly.
Older ones, yes. Newer bikes are belt driven to the rear wheel and chain driven on the primary.
once inside the primary, loosen the compensator on the front and the clutch basket on the rear. lay them out take old chain off, then put them back on at the same time and correctly tighten then use slack adjuster to tighten
under the primary is a 3/4" lock nut, loosen that and adjust the screw by looking through the chain inspection hole. When tightened properly there should only by 3/8" vertical play in chain.