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Jun 26th, 2006, 06:19 PM
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|  flhtc
I have a 2002 flhtc,And from day one, I have had a problem with the belt getting loose. The Axle bolt and the cam plate loosens up after about 1500 to 3000 miles of riding. I do not ride hard, No burn outs , just ride.
Is there a fix for this ? or Has any one heard of this before?
I have gone threw one belt, and went with the side car belt this last time,
I do know after about 500 miles or so you need to tighten it back up for your adjustment for the streching of the belt.. I need HELP lol
Thanks Hard8 | 
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Jun 29th, 2006, 07:41 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
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| Hard8taylor, all I can suggest, is to make your belt adjustment part of your regular preventive maintenance. Make sure your torquing to the correct poundage.
Good luck.
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Jul 1st, 2006, 08:02 AM
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#3 | | More than 100 posts!
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| Did you buy it new?
I have read that they can loosen up if someone had the brainstorm to insert the axell from the opposite side. Some will do this to save time as the next time you pull the axell, depending on your exhaust you may not have to pull off the muffler / pipe...? | |
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Jul 7th, 2006, 11:13 PM
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#4 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nr London England
Posts: 107 Model: Heritage 2004 Interests: Riding/Rallies/Touring Occupation: Earning enough for RRT
| Reversing the rear axel
I have reversed the rear axel on my 2004 heritage, for the reasons stated and had no such problem.
(OK! so I check and adjust every time I service the bike) however I would be interested in any further information or views on this.
As for the slack belt revisit the torque settings. (It can't hurt!)
Aye Charley 
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Jul 8th, 2006, 04:35 PM
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| Charlie,
Here is where I read some info about installing the axel backwards. You will have to copy it and paste it into your web browser, I can't seem to attach it as a link for you. http://groups.msn.com/harleytechtalk...78313343609200 | |
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Jul 8th, 2006, 04:36 PM
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#6 | | More than 100 posts!
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| Ok I guess it does show up as a link...  | |
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Jul 9th, 2006, 02:09 PM
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#7 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nr London England
Posts: 107 Model: Heritage 2004 Interests: Riding/Rallies/Touring Occupation: Earning enough for RRT
| Thanks Cracker
Hi Thanks for the link, Been there and had a look. Just about to go on a 3000 mile run to the sun.
I will check it at fuel and coffee stops and if There is a problem I will drop the wheel and turn it round. I will post a note either way on my return.
Aye Charlie
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