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Jun 27th, 2007, 03:42 PM
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#1 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: spokane
Posts: 847 Model: 03 883 XLC-CHOPPER Occupation: welder
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Anyone Know What The Tention On A 03 883 Drive Train Should Be? | 
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Jun 27th, 2007, 05:05 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,273 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| sporsterboy, are you talking about the final chain drive, like to the rear wheel? Mine is adjusted so that when the bike is loaded, (me on it), there is about an inch of up and down play in the chain. If you're talking about the primary chain, check your manual, but mine says about 5/8" for the primary drive. Hope this helps, but if you have one, always consult your manual. Good luck! | 
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Jun 27th, 2007, 07:30 PM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,451 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| I thought the sporty had a drive belt , all models have a bit different adjustment for both , call a good locol shop you can trust  & ask them if you don't have a book
but like chucktx say's the manual is the best tool in the box   | |
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Jun 27th, 2007, 07:48 PM
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#4 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| hi sportster......nice to see ya posting again.....and i guess ya didnt get your manual yet!!!! lol lol when adjusting your drive belt with the bike on the ground sitting level, the deflection should be about 1inch......primary as stated in past thread. make sure you move the rear wheel the same distance on each side.....use the coathanger trick......there are 2 holes in the swing arm.....one one each. bend a coat hanger in an L shape and stick in the hole with the long part to the rear........mark it and do the same on the other side.....this will keep the wheel straight and true......have fun.... | |
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Jun 28th, 2007, 03:53 PM
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#5 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: spokane
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| My Bad, Been Thinking About It All Day, I Was Ask'n About The Primary Chain. I Think It's Loose, Or Maybe The Clutch. Sometimes When I Let Out The Clutch, When I'm Take'n Off In 1st, It Slips Or Hops. Not Real Bad, Mostley It Happen's When It's Still Alittle Cold. But It Is A Issue That Somthing Is Wrong. Hopefully Not A Clutch Problem. No Chuck I Haven't Got That Manual Yet, I Got All Of You With All The Tricks And Knowledge. | |
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Jun 28th, 2007, 06:00 PM
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#6 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: spokane
Posts: 847 Model: 03 883 XLC-CHOPPER Occupation: welder
| I JUST ADJUSTED IT, IT HAD ABOUT A INCH OF PLAY, LIKE A ANSTERDAM HOOKER,SO I PUT IT AT ABOUT 1/2NCHS OF PLAY AND AM ABOUT TO RIDE, SO I'LL LET YA KNOW HOW IT FEELS  | |
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Jun 28th, 2007, 06:34 PM
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#7 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| let us know how it works for you........and dont forget to send the check!!!!!   | |
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Jun 28th, 2007, 09:06 PM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: spokane
Posts: 847 Model: 03 883 XLC-CHOPPER Occupation: welder
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Jul 2nd, 2007, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SPORSTERBOY  My Bad, Been Thinking About It All Day, I Was Ask'n About The Primary Chain. I Think It's Loose, Or Maybe The Clutch. Sometimes When I Let Out The Clutch, When I'm Take'n Off In 1st, It Slips Or Hops. Not Real Bad, Mostley It Happen's When It's Still Alittle Cold. But It Is A Issue That Somthing Is Wrong. Hopefully Not A Clutch Problem. No Chuck I Haven't Got That Manual Yet, I Got All Of You With All The Tricks And Knowledge. | I had the same problem....it was the clutch slipping...if the chain slips, you'll hear a horrific mechanical noise--which isn't good. | |
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