BDL Belt Adjustment On My Shovelhead

My belt was getting super sloppy so it was time for an adjustment!
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[@user-ep2wf5eq4l]

I'd watch more of your videos if you didn't wear that lame ass T necklace. Maybe time to take a Ancient history class, catch up on some facts? You know what they say religion is like a penis, not polite to be swinging it out in public.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahaha the fact that you can make such an ignorant comment and then end it by telling me that I’M being impolite is a little humorous. Would a crescent moon be more appropriate as a piece of jewelry? The fact that the symbol of the cross is so offensive to you should maybe stir up some questions within yourself 🤔 With all due respect, I think you could use a history lesson there sir - if you actually brushed up on some facts instead of blindly criticizing someone’s beliefs, you may be surprised by what you learn. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing…” I hope you find THE Truth ✌️

[@dogpaw775]

hey buddy, seems that if you feel threatened by someone's statement of faith, that is more telling of some deficiency in your character. Go see shadetree, he caters for fourteen year olds and saddo's, i'm sure you would fit right in. Proverbs 28 ; 1

[@pkjmfineart1593]

Says the swingin one. Hard to see tho. 🤣

[@richardalvis4695]

Like opinions and assholes? Full of shit and usually stink.

[@jerrylong381]

Way to go, Pal. You certainly have your nonbelief out there swinging for all to see. Almost as if it were your religion. How impolite.

[@user-lv2kd6od6d]

Pacific Mike, that guy helped me rebuild my evil motor by messenger and email and watching his video about 30 times…!! Outstanding gentleman, outstanding channel yours as well …🍻🍻😎😎🦾🦾🦾thank you fur sharing your wisdom…….!love your bloopers at end …😂🤣

[@tommylitchfield3450]

You nailed it with "outstanding gentleman". Mike is just the best! Red is just like Pacific Mike, except she doesn't have a beard, she's a young, cute chick, and she's from a Foreign Land. But other than that, they are basically twins. :)

[@hambergler9547]

Pacific Mike is awesome love that guy his channel has helped me out a lot 👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊😊😊

[@stanleybaker5860]

Good common sense thinking there. Like your simple solutions to any problem. And keep wearing the cross. Great statement of Faith. Cheers from down under 🇦🇺 Stan.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks Stan 🙂

[@user-wg7dx7er8w]

Good Morning 🌅, Angel, GREAT Content as per usual , RED , you and your farther have done a great job building your bike, I noticed somebody passed a unfriendly comment , Stay Safe my little Angel, peace ☮️, France.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks Phil 🙂 You too!

[@robthomason1]

Love your how-to videos! You've got more common sense than most folks. You and your dad built a fantastic bike. Keep on doing what you're doing!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!!

[@vangoodwin7335]

Such a Beautiful Young Lady admitting she's tiny! Gotta Love it!! Miss Angel, You and your Dad built one hell uv a custom bike, I am impressed with it more every episode. I have an 87 Goldwing that I have chopped weight off of and still need to ramp it up on boards if I am using a bike jack to get it in the air. Great technique and Thank You for being safe. I saw your milk crate under it to help balance when pulling and pushing on nuts and bolts, I stack pieces of lumber under my rear tire when removing weight so mine doesn't tip over. When I changed the rear tire here beside my camper I stacked weights on the seat when I removed the tire and wheel. It got shaky as I removed the shaft and final drive making me wish I'd done this work on the table with the drop out for the wheel. Thank You Lovely Lady for taking care of your ride and yourself in turn, we who love you appreciate that very much. As for your outtakes? We enjoy seeing you any chance we get and laugh or smile right along with you and NO- YOU do not sound fake at all. With Love and Respect, You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Putting my bike on one of these lifts always makes me nervous, and doing it in the dirt would be even more scary!

[@glennsmith1040]

Angel, wow you are thinking this through. Your Dad has to be very proud. Your attention to detail and your work. Great presentation. 💯

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😁

[@glennsmith1040]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC You're welcome Hey, just read the other comments. The goof commenting on your Cross is some messed up. Good on you for setting it straight. Your faith is your faith. No one's business. Give Respect, get respect. Give Disrespect, get disrespect. The guy's day will come.

[@nickdipascal6682]

Angel, Your bike has such awesome engineering and is so beautiful!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Very interesting. The more I see of the details of your bike the more I like it. I like that you know about the details, and know how to work with them, too!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It's hard to do this bike justice with just pictures and videos

[@mr1bienvenu1]

Absolutely love the bloopers at the end 😂😂😂 ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😆

[@therealmccoy8310]

Pay no heed to jerks like that one Red, he or she has lost their tiny mind! I have only watched your videos for a week and you are right-on-top Red! I may be an old man but my mind is still clear and you are one of a few...

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I really appreciate that, thank you 🙏 And thanks for watching!!

[@caseyarchuleta5513]

Hey there! As always, a detailed and informative video for do it yourselves. Thank you for what you do. Look forward to the next video. I hope you are having a great summer!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks! Its been good so far ☀️ take care!

[@arthurcgans8198]

I love the idea of the second set of axle adjusters to hold it in place. Had some issues with my Panhead pulling the axle back on the opposite side from the chain. If the chain is too loose it eats away the plastic "saver" on the starter drive. If it's too tight it pulls the chain side forward, which won't move so the other side moves back. I really like your setup.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It really works well and means you don't have to make your axle crazy tight to keep stuff in place.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

The general practice I've seen in the chopper crowds concerning the open primary belt adjustment is if you can twist the belt to almost 90 degrees at the center, that's deemed as acceptable.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I've heard that too... but not sure how confident in that method 🤔

[@patrickroach7289]

Nice video Angel. Thanks for your efforts.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Welcome 🙏

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

0:05- these are great, beautiful hands😆❤. An old motorcycle is like an old grandfather: it's not clear what he's mumbling, he's always sweating, you have to wipe him all the time, but he's so cute and charismatic, but he loves us anyway and we love him❤.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahaha yes

[@ansonwill1999]

It took me a minute but your Fender moves with your swing arm that is badass never would have thought of that

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea it's mounted to the swing arm to get it as tight to the tire as possible.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I just replaced the chain on my Yamaha at 19,000 miles. There is no drive belt adjustment on my Buell. The axle shaft is tapered. You put the axle in XXXXX many turns install the belt then tighten the axle the rest of the way . The belt has an idler pully and there is no backlash between deceleration and hitting the throttle. Chain slack is always a pain. Since I never owned a Harley or a Buell before, I used the shop manual to adjust the Primary chain on the Buell .

[@kenschmitt7064]

Nice job! Great colors on the bike using the copper tubing and paint combination. As we all know working by yourself in a small shop can be sketchy regardless how big you are. 😂 Videos are always great. Thanks

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for noticing! That's exactly why I picked that colour paint.

[@ridingonruby3287]

Awesome job. Your knowledge is amazing ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@user-pm3xt3xk2t]

luv yr blooper wrong camera shoot ..lmao the sunshine one was pretty fun hahaha

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Lol 😅

[@johndcunninghamjr4111]

I love your outtakes. 😅😂 Peace

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Lol 😅

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Good on ya, Red for learnin' us all to make small, equal adjustments from one side to the other to avoid gettin' everything all cattywampus and wearing out everything because of misalignment. It's way easier to keep things straight than it is to have to straighten things out because of poor planning. Passing on your pop's know-how! :)

[@davidbailey239]

Excellent video and job Ms, Red

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!

[@dominicfazio2793]

Nice setup. Very functional.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet ya!

[@pkjmfineart1593]

Excellent vid ty! Love the measuring sticks!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hansosl]

As always, nice short informative video! 👍 I have to say, altough I'm an egine builder I have never used a torque wrench for anything besides main caps ,rod caps, and head bolts... Lol...

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I've not rebuilt any engines... yet. But I have a bad habit of doing things up too tight, so I like to use a torque wrench 😅

[@alberttrunk6586]

Hi from Nj. Great job and I do the same thing with my bike to get clearance to do maintenance. Take care

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 👍

[@josephlango2526]

I like your how to vids, especially when you have cool tools that you made. I only need a 2x4 under the rear tire for the lift. But i also need a floor jack on the forks to get the front tire off the ground... long bike problems

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahah oh boy

[@lloydsparling4439]

Great video Red ; keep them coming👍👍👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁😁😁

[@jerrylong381]

Hey Angel, If you have to use this method to lift the bike, there is one other thing that will help. Put a 2x6 under the jiffy stand to bring the bike closer to upright. Then you won't have as much trouble getting the jack under it. I do this when I'm changing fluids.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea good idea 👍 I didn't even think of that haha

[@rickel-bisi3556]

Great job on the chain &trans there slick!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank ya!!

[@tombstone2826]

That is one excellent looking hog Miss. Red

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 😁

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I bought some Bel-Ray chain wax by accident in a aerosol can. I thought I was ordering Bel-Ray Super Tacky chain lube it's for dirt bikes ect. I bought 1/2 a case of Bel-Ray chain lube 20 years ago and still have a few cans of it.. It's very foamy and very messy. The newer style Super tacky goes on as a liquid but the solvents in it evaporate and lease a drier sticky oil on the chain,

[@robertgwinn8406]

Great idea... Working on my 2015 street 750. Fuel problems from not having a catch can. I think. I've changed pump line then cleaned injectors. Got it to start but it shuts right back down. Thinking maybe collapsed line. No codes. I did notice this last yr it'll run but only at full throttle

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🧐 Sorry I can't help you with that, I've never worked on EFI anything before.

[@paulfreespirit]

I have the same problem, getting the lift underneath of my Indian Chieftain and do the same as you Angel!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Whatever works hey!!

[@bruce1816]

Red, had to change my rear brakelight switch and wanted to adjust my preload on my shocks.(softail). Same issue, the bike is too low. Put a 2inch board up front and used a regular car floor jack in the back. Was a little scetchy, but it worked. When i went to adjust my shocks, i couldn't get thru the motorcycle jack. So, get the 4 x 4's out. A couple of them and i could let down the jack and out of the way. What a pain!!! Sure wish i had one of those fancy bike lifts!! Lol.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Haha yea they come in handy.

[@jd9308]

Preventive maintenance will keep you rolling down the road and not broke down waiting for help to arrive. Little things and attention to detail keeps everything running the way it was designed to. Great video and how to keep your bike set up properly. How's Johnny Crash doing these days? Haven't seen him out and about in a while. Ride and stay safe! Peace!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

The weather has been perfect temps for the shovel (when it's not raining) so I haven’t put the dyna on the road yet.

[@Changtent]

Great video, really like your content. My bike, TC88 Softail, was pulling slightly to the left when riding. Not much, just annoying if taking my hands off the bars for a moment. I use an alignment rod for the rear axle to frame as per Harley manual. So, I tried moving the left side axle adjuster 1/4-turn forward (still within the alignment rod tolerance). Bike rides much better. The belt tension needed to be set too as in your video. P.S. Rockin' the Cross too!! Stay strong in Christ.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for your support! 🙂

[@jackflak]

Crazy cool ride very nice ..

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you

[@gregorykucera4235]

Pacific Mike is Great man ,Great video Have a great day.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you for the great comment 😃

[@hippytrev7452]

good job Red... spewing l missed ya live stream yesterday only made the last min before ya signed off... cheers Red....

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Ah darn!! Hopefully see ya in the next one then. I miss your's normally too cause lots of times I'm sleeping when they happen... That's what we get for being on opposite end of the planet I guess hahah.

[@hippytrev7452]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC yep life Down Under.. cheers Red....

[@adriantorres3221]

What’s very interesting. Being that I am a British bike guy with some Honda experience. I have no idea what it’s like to have a belt primary or main drive. I kinda like the sound of a chain and the durability of a chain, but it’s interesting to see how the belts adjusted. One thing I’ll never understand is to the open primary. I don’t think I want my pants or my foot yanked to that thing.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank fully my pants have never been caught in it

[@stephenpiasecki7984]

great job

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@fredallen7493]

Angel, throw a cinch strap over the bike when you roll it on the lift. Snug not tight, then after it's in the air tighten the strap. This keeps the bike flat on the lift without risk of falling over.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I do that sometimes 👍

[@dogpaw775]

Never seen those double sided adjusters before, neat.` I've broken two belts (final drive) using a factory adjuster gizmo, now if i can turn the belt to approx' 90 degrees that works, at least on a 1 1/4" belt primary drive. Chain final is the way to go, gives far more options that out weigh negative aspects. LoL, blowing XX's with greasy fingers, the result of that should have made it to the bloopers!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahahah I had grease everywhere anyway so it would have just blended in

[@NormanBrettell]

Angel your ramp idea is great. Only suggestion make yourself another ramp for the front. There’s where you were having problems wink

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea I'll have to do that!

[@smithgroove945]

Yep, just washed and cleaned my chain. Scrubbed it then lubed it. I figure that my drive chain has about an extra inch of play in it.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Time for some adjusting!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I would put a nut on both sides of the threaded boss on the outer axle adjuster bolt. I leave nothing to chance I like to Double nut things.

[@mytoolfix]

eleven minutes of eye candy

[@ronniegaloot7986]

Good job🎉

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 😁

[@Gene-z6k]

Still the woman of many talents beautiful 😍

[@Yo-mamashouse]

Here!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Lol 🏆 you’re first

[@erich44magnum]

I approve this message…

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@johnhall3860]

Thinking about converting my shovel to belt drive. Can’t decide if I want to go open or leave it enclosed with the vented inspection and derby covers. We’ll see what happens. Take care Angel and ride safe.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@2612gorlin]

Angel i got my shirt today thank you.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

That's great! Thank you for the support 😊 You can send in a pic of you wearing it if you wanna be in one of the next Viewers Rides episodes 🙂

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

1:45 How difficult it is, only girls can bother so much... The guy will just pick up the motorcycle with his hands, something will crack in his back, he will swear at everything, throw it, and go drink beer with the words "Half the job is done, I'll finish everything tomorrow.."🤣

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😂

[@davidnorthcutt5782]

That is a nice bike

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😌

[@nordland2235]

I want a Bobber. 😘

[@markh.harris9271]

check your manual 😮 😅 Yup, read the book... It's good advice, muffin! marcus

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Haha 😅

[@Boysenberr]

Very well-documented, Angel, and in only 11 minutes! What I cannot grasp is how you'll refer to inches and pound-feet, but then mention kilometers per hour. So which is it? Metric, or Reasonable? Or, are Canadians as bonkers as we Yankees? Hahahahaha!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahah I'd say we're a lil out to lunch up north here

[@Boysenberr]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC HAHAHA!!!

[@imthewolf1]

I have 2 long 2x6 boards I ride up on to get a jack under mine. 😆

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Lol we're all out here using the board trick 😆

[@bmp72]

I have a stock 81 Sturgis where you're supposed to adjust the belt by sliding the transmission and inner primary together... But the factory did not slot the primary bolt holes at the motor, so effectively there is no adjustment possible. On my 82 Sturgis the primary holes are slotted.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thats a little silly of them. Is your 81 from the last of the AMF line of things?

[@bmp72]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC The original key to my 81 is an AMF key… my 82 has the buy-back emblem on the front fender

[@nordland2235]

Angel with dirty hands.😇

[@teddysickels1857]

Angel, did your Shovelhead come originally with the inner primary cover bolted directly to the transmission case and the engine before the EOT made the custom mount you were talking about allowing for the ease of adjustments on your primary drive belt drive along with the double push pull adjusters for the rear wheel or was this necessary to put your engine and transmission together? Because on my 72 that inner primary locks the 2 basically in 1 position with no adjustment to move the transmission like that. Mine had the original chain adjustment parts which don't work with my BDL primary conversion, that outer piece for the adjustment was actually missing when i acquired the bike in pieces with all of the S&S Sidewinder 96 cu/in upgrade parts. Luckily the belt falls within the specs for the adjustments without that outer piece of the factory adjuster even though I've been trying to find that piece to try and fabricate a custom roller to go under the belt to help support it and keep the belt from stretching from the added torque being applied to it. I've been trying to check the antique swap meets and online for it or even an inner primary cover with it that i can swap over to mine. Id like to gʻ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My bike was a pile of parts when I got it, and the primary was after market... cant remember if it had slotted holes or not, I thin it did though. I think (don't know) the post AMF (1982 to 84) inner primary had the slotted holes too, so you might be able to get one of those if you can find the other things you're looking for.

[@cliffkeep2735]

😉👍

[@upchuckchops]

Good sketchy trick for a low bike.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep 👍

[@frankveronese1290]

Very nice! Just a question was your dad a member of ZZ TOP?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahah nope

[@kevindonohue9519]

Always strapped my bikes to the lift before doing anything. Even if it's a oil change. The bike just hanging there, in the air bugs me out

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea I do too sometimes. It's sketchy business!!

[@snakeboren4814]

🆒 Video Red Angel !!!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!!

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Welcome..!!!!

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Question...Wat Does The Red Heart ♥...Mean ??

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It just means I appreciate your comment 😁

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC 🖕Just Don't Call Me... Nice...Cuz I Ain't..!!!

[@earlmarsh2285]

Teck tips today thanks, 👍👍👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

No problem 👍

[@trippontwowheels]

Drats! Looks like I was second.

[@nordland2235]

Deflection.🙂

[@cowdudeable]

I never noticed that your bike has an open belt primary. I tried a bike with a similar setup. Ruined my left pants leg. I am sticking to a closed primary with a big ass chain.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Lol I've never got anything caught in it, thankfully.

[@Tokeinfl386]

That looks a little awkward backing up the bike like that to get the lift underneath. I've got an old chopper and I usually roll mine forward to do that. To each their own though.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

The shop is slanted towards the back so it's easier to go towards the door

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Red... Belts are for pants!

[@matthewswartz5864]

I’m putting suspenders on my low rider.

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

With all the bikes you have on the go , you need a hydraulic platform lift.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I have one, but it's got a bike on it lol.

[@hambergler9547]

Hey..I couldn't help but notice the master link on your chain the coating has worn off but the rest of the chain hasn't..is that from using a link from another chain or has that one been wearing ? might wanna check the thickness to see if it's wearing thin.. don't wanna see that chain come apart while you're cruising..

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It's just a link from a different chain, so it never had the coating.

[@hambergler9547]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC ok..I learned the hard way from owning dirtbikes is to check them for wear and coloration.. gets exciting when it tangles and locks the tire up 😬

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

@@hambergler9547 sorry,I totally answered your question wrong here haha the link is made for this chain, but I had to order it separately, and it still has the coating… you just can’t really see it in the video cause the clip is in front of it.

[@davidcoyote8921]

👍🐾

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍 🐾

[@airborne3200]

How did you learn to do all of this stuff? Do you want to be a bike mechanic as a profession?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I've just learned as I've need to and my dad has helped me with lots. And no, I prefer it as a hobby.

[@cowdudeable]

Red, Have you ever4 had a bike fall off the lift?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Nope...

[@matthewswartz5864]

Nice ! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@benderbender1233]

😉👌

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@glenn-su9uf]

nothing between you and the road ,but a few wrenches , and some oil,,,all good

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You got that right!

[@frederickshipp8013]

Open belt primary, BAD IDEA. You don't believe it?You will find out. I DID. Little sand and grit gets embedded in the belt and eats your aluminum pulleys up. I didn't believe it either, I found out the hard way.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Been 6 years and I have had no issue. Pulleys and belt look just fine.

[@Wolshanze]

Wheres Tinyyyyyyy

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Sleeping on the fridge

[@matthewswartz5864]

. I txted on your live feed for 1/2hour before I realized the feed had ended…, l kept wondering. How come I’m the only one texting? Texted longest. Whooooo. Hooooo!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahahahahaha!

[@steveosborne7901]

Likey likey

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Goody

[@steveosborne7901]

@RedRiderCanadaBC I like the way you think keep thinking and keep on being you. Much appreciated, Ozzy out

[@trippontwowheels]

First!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@matthewswartz5864]

LONGEST!

[@HarleyAddictAnonymous]

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@@HarleyAddictAnonymous YAWN....!!!!!!

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Damn it!

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