Final drive chain?

[Jrob22oz]

Hey guys and gals was curious as to if anyone out there has swapped over to a chain on their bigdog or not? I am having issues with the belt jumping teeth when I power up or get on it to enter a freeway. Although I have tightened the belt to specs this problem still occurs.

 

[pknowles]

Check you teeth on the pulley for wear, this shouldn't happen.

 

[Thors]

X2. Good belt + good pulley should have no troubles with skipping unless your motor is built to the hilt...and even then I think it would take a LOT.

 

[Raywood]

Marv has converted his to a chain. I agree with the others, your belt shouldn't be skipping if its tightened properly.

 

[BadBrad]

Being the redneck that I am, I would tighten it a little more.

 

[Brew]

Several have converted over to chain final drives. Perform a search theres topics about this...

 

[shovelshot]

I was just thinking about this today. Love that look.

 

[wyatt580]

thats on the list....

 

[Nukeranger]

Just remember that you are going to have to clean/lube a chain every 250 to 500 miles and after riding in the rain. When those o-rings go, it gets pretty messy. Also, a good chain wax helps but you are going to get lube flinging off somewhere!

 

[X-ray Doc]

If the belt and pulley are not worn, check your brake rotor, it could be grabbing on the
pads and making it feel like it is jumping the teeth. I had this problem once, rotor
was warped.

 

[Jrob22oz]

Thnx ill check that nxt, pulley not worn and belt has less than 3k on it..

 

[stinger1]

Dont want to worry you but,,,,mine was doing this last week, belt kept going slack and couldnt see why ! problem found, snapped bolt on swing arm. It was moving enough to allow belt to slip.

 

[MARV]

Dont want to worry you but,,,,mine was doing this last week, belt kept going slack and couldnt see why ! problem found, snapped bolt on swing arm. It was moving enough to allow belt to slip.

Broke three.
The fix is more then just the bolt.

http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.g...s/Public/Recalls/2006/V/RCRIT-06V389-4751.pdf

 

[Jrob22oz]

Checked over my pulley last nite was thinking maybe it was loose from the hub, but all seems to be well there now Ill move on to the swing arm bolt thnx guys ....was also thinking maybe its my primary chain skipping havent looked in the inspection port yet tho....

 

[Jrob22oz]

And dont it just figure summer is here and I got issues with the bike...still love my dog tho

 

[stinger1]

Thanx for the info marv, being over here in uk the replacement will have to be an alternative fix. the tyre was rubbing on one of the bolts so the wheel was well out of line. Being taken apart next tuesday so see what mechanic comes up with.

 

[Jrob22oz]

Well checked everything that was mentioned all good.. So went ahead and tightened belt as much as i could and low and behold no jumping...... thnx guys..

 

[Chris04Masitff]

Just remember that you are going to have to clean/lube a chain every 250 to 500 miles and after riding in the rain. When those o-rings go, it gets pretty messy. Also, a good chain wax helps but you are going to get lube flinging off somewhere!

this couldnt be more true. LOTS OF MAINTENANCE! ..i have Hawg Halters set up .. nice and looks good... chain lasts bout 10,ooo miles . ....

 

[MARV]

Thanx for the info marv, being over here in uk the replacement will have to be an alternative fix. the tyre was rubbing on one of the bolts so the wheel was well out of line. Being taken apart next tuesday so see what mechanic comes up with.

Here's some reading for you


http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/28995-swing-arm-bolt-broke-again.html

 

[BFB]

Chain on the Mutt. I like it. Klotz KLR chain lube, once a week. Dries quick with no fling noticed.