Can't get my inner primary off!!!

[ERvampire]

I have a 2004 Chopper with a 3" BDL open. The hub basket bearing went out, so I decided to take the whole primary off...clean it up, and replace all wear parts. I have removed all of the bolts in the inner primary, but that thing WILL NOT come off. Any ideas? I tried beating it from the other side, etc... any ideas will help. Thanks!
BTW... the front part of the inner is pulls out ever so slightly, but the back will not budge.

 

[ERvampire]

 

[Marky-Marc]

I'm going to say this even though I may be WRONG...you are missing something...this article may help you a bit...it has some schematics in it for you.....if the front moves, but the back doesn't something is holding it up, do NOT force it.....

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Custom_Chrome_Goliath_Kit.aspx

 

[BWG56]

Isn't there any screws behind the stator cover?

 

[ERvampire]

Isn't there any screws behind the stator cover?

On my primary, the stator cover does not need to come off to take the inner off.

 

[ERvampire]

I'm going to say this even though I may be WRONG...you are missing something...this article may help you a bit...it has some schematics in it for you.....if the front moves, but the back doesn't something is holding it up, do NOT force it.....

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Custom_Chrome_Goliath_Kit.aspx

Marky-Marc...I don't see anything on there that I missed.

 

[Marky-Marc]

Marky-Marc...I don't see anything on there that I missed.

You need to remove the starter bolts.

From the right side using wobble extension bars, you can reach the starter bolts, you will not get in with straight extensions at all, but it IS a lot easier to just move the oil tank out of the way......

 

[Marky-Marc]

IF you can't see/find the starter bolts, get the oil tank off and you will see them.

 

[ERvampire]

IF you can't see/find the starter bolts, get the oil tank off and you will see them.

Starter bolts are already off, and starter is pulled back from the motor plate.

 

[Marky-Marc]

Starter bolts are already off, and starter is pulled back from the motor plate.

Hmmmm....let me look at manual in a bit

 

[Marky-Marc]

So you removed the 8 bolts holding inner primary including 2 outside on the front AND THE starter bolts?

 

[Marky-Marc]

I'm drinking so use my description as advise only.....bwahahahaha

The starter needs to be unbolted, not just loosened. It bolts to the inner primary, on the backside. Did you remove the jackshaft? The Drive belt has nothing to do with it. There are 2 bolts that go through the primary (in the front) into the engine case from the front outside of the inner primary. There's 2 bolts in the inner primary, to the right of the stator, INSIDE in inner primary. They have locking tab washers on them. There's 3 bolts around the clutch basket area (circumference, kind of) that have those locking tabs on them, as well.
If ALL that is removed, there is also a dowel pin it gets hung on if you don't pull it off evenly...rubber mallet.....

 

[Marky-Marc]

Also, if it's NEVER been off, there's a shit ton of silicone holding it.....

 

[ERvampire]

I'm drinking so use my description as advise only.....bwahahahaha

The starter needs to be unbolted, not just loosened. It bolts to the inner primary, on the backside. Did you remove the jackshaft? The Drive belt has nothing to do with it. There are 2 bolts that go through the primary (in the front) into the engine case from the front outside of the inner primary. There's 2 bolts in the inner primary, to the right of the stator, INSIDE in inner primary. They have locking tab washers on them. There's 3 bolts around the clutch basket area (circumference, kind of) that have those locking tabs on them, as well.
If ALL that is removed, there is also a dowel pin it gets hung on if you don't pull it off evenly...rubber mallet.....

I have everything undone, and it's still not working. I even watched a video of someone installing a new one, and I have everything as it should to get it off. It simply won't budge. Totally frustrated. SO I am going to put my tools down for the night and drink lots and lots. Thanks for the help though.

 

[Marky-Marc]

I have everything undone, and it's still not working. I even watched a video of someone installing a new one, and I have everything as it should to get it off. It simply won't budge. Totally frustrated. SO I am going to put my tools down for the night and drink lots and lots. Thanks for the help though.

Sometimes walking away for a few gives you the insight you need brother....

 

[pauldeepsea]

This happens to me on the big bear. The splines on the transmission shaft does not allow the primary come off easy. What I use is a wooden hammer handle wrapped in duct tape with a towel around it to pry the primary off. Works for me not scratches yet

 

[pauldeepsea]

Also look for loctight on the shaft. That shit makes it a pain go get off

 

[FrankBDPS]

i would take a heat gun and warm it up a little. That may help to loosen up any lock tite or silicone that is gluing it on. Take you're time. You will get it.

 

[Bdm4ever]

i would take a heat gun and warm it up a little. That may help to loosen up any lock tite or silicone that is gluing it on. Take you're time. You will get it.

Good idear Frank..

 

[Dragonslave]

Never done this before but how do you get the locking tabs off the inner primary bolts? Is there a special way?