How To Harley Davidson Sportster Drive Belt Adjustment

How To Harley Davidson Sportster Drive Belt Adjustment. In this video we will show you how to inspect, adjust and align your Sportster drive belt. And the tools needed so you can do this yourself.
1 1/16 socket for axle nut
1/2 box wrench
Small jack
If you have any question just ask.
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[@stephensheehy3661]

Good instruction as always. Rocco gets right to work. Not too fast not too slow. You don’t have to fast forward 7 minutes to get started. No stupid jokes. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Stephen. Ride safe and have a great day. Try to stay warm.

[@calebwagoner73]

I was shocked how little clear explanation of this process there was on here you have helped me TREMENDOUSLY you have earned a subscriber here!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Caleb. Ride safe and have a great day. Sportsters are great motorcycles.

[@peterperry3405]

Rocco, you are my go to man. Clear, simple and straight to the point.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for you support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Great explanation ..... What I do after is after torqueing the nut is put a dab of finger nail polish on top of nut (12 O"clock) on front and rear axle, so during my pre ride inspection I can see if that nut has changed position.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you, I agree..

[@drupp33]

As always, great and simple content. Thanks, Rocco!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Deron. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@paulnelsonisnotabot]

Clear and to the point, all killer no filler 👌

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Paul. ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportsters.

[@saudette8318]

Thanks Rocco!! One of my bolts was stripped by the previous shop work your vid sure helped me in picking up the right part and proper adjustment. These are a whole new ballgame from the old chain drives, but great with good advise on maintenance.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I love the belt drive. No noise No grease. Thank you for your Sub.

[@adventureiss4110]

My first video I watched for my "new" Nightster. Thanks Rocco!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support adv. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Dawgs241]

Thank you Rocco for another excellent video. I did mine last week and I was using the wire alignment tool to measure the index holes on swing arm to center of nuts on axle (this is what book says for the 98.) I had a problem with this because the castle nut on the caliper side sticks out further than the nut on belt side. So when I would put tool from center of nut to the index hole I was unable to get an accurate measurement for either side. I never thought about measuring the adjusting bolts on back like you did. That is soooo much easier. Thank you! I told my wife, I would not own a Harley if it wasn't for you...lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Ride Ride Ride..Happy to help. Thank you for your kind words. And I agree with bogus Harley tool for rear wheel alignment.

[@Dawgs241]

@@TwoWheelRocco Hey Rocco I have one more question, I apologize this is off subject based on above video, but do you have a video on greasing/packing wheel bearings (esp rear wheel)? I have open bearings not sealed. Thanks again

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@Dawgs241 Sorry no I do not.

[@joetroutt7425]

I agree. I'm having the same problem with the wire method. Will use the ruler instead.

[@johnscott5662]

I agree. Rocco makes life so much easier. He’s really appreciated.

[@sirelliott3753]

I appreciate your specific attention to this part of the process of replacing the belt drive. I've got my 2015 883 disassembled up to the rear axle and pulley because it's was just unclear to me how to approach. I'll watch the video a few more times and see if I'm ready to proceed Thanks again 1 1/8" wrench and a lbs measuring ratchet

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. You will have to remove the rear wheel. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. Sir Elliott ride safe and have a great day.

[@cacontos3]

Thanks for this video! I had to replace my rear fender with a new bobbed fender and rewire a new "old skool" 32 Ford tail light mounted off my shock nut, and adjusting my belt and aligning the rear tire was the last step on my 97 sporty. This video really helped!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad it helped! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@N013GS]

I had to double check my rear tire, looked crooked and i have to be extra safe since my Harley-Davidson is controlled from a chariot, so this helped out better than other videos.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@brianbinz1381]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you sir. Im lowering my sportster and this is EXACTLY what i was looking for. Mahalo nui from maui!🤙

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Brian. Ride safe and have a great day. Hello Maui.

[@rodyjperez7659]

Thank you for showing us this adjustment!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Roby. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@jeromelacor5018]

Your videos are always clear and to the point. Thanks.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad you like them! Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Jerome. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@hahahawateensukkel]

Happy to have found your channel Rocco. You can make anything sound easy.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support wasbeer Sportster are great machines. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Savage1776_]

just want to say I love your videos. I actually came here today looking for the reason why my rear belt drive bolts broke off. Actually two of them broke off right in the center. The other half is still in the wheel. I was riding home from the pharmacy luckily I was only going about 30 miles an hour when I started hearing some clanking. I pulled over didn't see anything but when I got home under further inspection I saw where the damage had been done. I just bought a 2006 Softail Deluxe. I can't believe that bolts just break off like that

[@TwoWheelRocco]

So the balls vibrated loose and was there any marks on the frame that it had to break those bolts. I've heard of them loosening up pulley bolts for breaking never falling out yes. Thank God you didn't get hurt. Part of the Harley experience. check and then recheck things just loosen up on these bikes. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@chrisarroyo1431]

Cool video. Helpful and straight to the point, thanks man!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Thank you for your support.

[@sethrostofer1129]

Great How to Vids. I'm learning a lot from you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Seth. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@stevewright2175]

Sound a simple procedure but it is nice to see it anyway. Many thanks for your very informative video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad it was helpful! Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Steve.. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@dwaynecorrea9775]

EXCELLENT!!! MUCH APPRECIATED ROCCO!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@daniellshine7971]

Another video with great info. Thanks Rocco

[@canyoncarver7074]

Best dude on KZbin for guidance On Harley info thanks for the videos saved me money 🍻👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. CanyonCarver. Ride safe and have a great day

[@kvmaddog]

Thank you for the tech tip. Very well explained and showing the video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Kevin. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@charlesmorrisjr.4198]

AWESOME information just got my first HOG amazing bike thank You for the info. Ride Safe my Brother and GOD BLESS.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Charles. Good Luck with your first ride. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@charlesmorrisjr.4198]

@@TwoWheelRocco Any time my Brother, Thank You, Ride Safe , and GOD BLESS. Your information is awesome...🙏😇✌️✌️

[@ciuciahay9214]

Love the videos. Love the accent! Im gonna buy a sportser now... but don't get crazy!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Sportster is a great motorcycles. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Ciucia. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@dapezent]

I would be measuring the axle from the swing arm pivot to eliminate any inaccuracies from wear in your adjustment nut. Otherwise, great vid, thanks.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@geraldwest3428]

Excellent, thank you big time Rocco, very helpful and simple.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Gerald. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@diamondjoebloggs119]

Very well explained, just what I needed to know. Subscribed

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, If you have any question just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Peter.. Ride Safe, Have a Great Day.

[@dannygoround1]

Thanks for going down to the 32 nd of the inch, not everybody thinks that matters but it does, I have a 2000 sporty Xl 1200.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for all your Sub Danny. Ride SafeAnd have a great day.

[@DanielSiervo73]

Very helpful sir, thank you!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Dan.. It's great to work on your own bike. Sportster are great machines. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@scottytroublefield205]

Love your video’s. Thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Scott. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@tjhessmon4327]

A couple of points From Harley technical data. Tension of the drive belt should always occur with the motorcycle on the jiffy (kick)stand or in an upright front wheel lock (stand), allowing the rear tire to contact the ground. Second, testing of belt tension should occur with 10 lbs of force applied against the lower portion of the drive belt, at the mid point between the transmission and rear wheel. Third the adjustment should be made with the vehicle unladen (no extra weight)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Just trying to Help, Thank you for watching and your sub TJ. I believe Harley just tries to make things difficult. So you do not do your own work. This is not rocket science. But they have to justify what they charge. Ride safe and have a great day. Thank you for your comment.

[@analam728]

Just to add, read the service manual, what you state is correct in certain models and incorrect on others, I think the key point from the video is ensuring the distance on the bolts adjusted is the same to ensure the back wheel is perfect distance for both sides.

[@miguelsalami]

Great vid please grease the wheels on your rolling shop chair the noise drives my dog cRaZy 🤓

[@TwoWheelRocco]

OK Thank you for your support, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@PatriotsArk]

Lol same

[@SteveDunnBand]

Fantastic video! I have the same bike!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching all your support Steve. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@michaelwhite6211]

This was really helpful for me. Question for you: When I get to the step of tightening the axle nut to torque spec, the nut does not begin to provide any resistance or tightness until the belt sprocket nuts are in contact with the swing arm (meaning the back tire won't spin without rubbing/colliding). As a result, I cannot tighten to 60-65 foot pounds. I have my spacers and hardware positioned according to the service manual diagram. Any suggestions for where or what to investigate as the cause?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I believe it's safe to say you took the whole wheel apart and there's something going on. with the wrong spacer you need to really look it over and try again. And make sure your adjusters are facing the right way. If you take a close look, they offset when they go into your sway arm, which will cause a lot of problems.

[@daleshirleyc4680]

Very clear, explanation. Thanks!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for watching and your Sub Dale. Any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@droopydawg1510]

my sportster wobbles at speeds under 35/40 .when I ride pass that it kinda stops wobbling .can u tell me why?I have 08 sportster low

[@TwoWheelRocco]

year, miles what bike?

[@madcapmagician6018]

Great info Rocco,😁😁👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your support,

[@thejawafactory4617]

Hi there Thanks for the information very informative I have a 2003 sporster was wondering what the axel nut torque setting is Cheers. Terry

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. 55 foot pounds front and back axle.. Thank you for watching and all your support thejawafactory. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@andrewtheodorethomas]

Nice. Hey Rocco, could you do a Sportster Throttle cable adjustment video?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLQpHmdncepb68. Hope this helps. Let us know how it works out. It is a twist grip install, But it shows how to adjust at the end.

[@bigben1515]

Excellent video, sir. Perhaps I am missing something: 'Common sense' would dictate that tightening a tensioner nut that runs perpendicular to the rear axle would push the pulley closer to the drive sprocket, which would in theory loosen the belt, not tighten it. How exactly do the tensioners work?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, That adjustment rod is connected to a washer type connect to your axle.. So as you tightened it, it actually pulls it back. which puts tension on the belt. I hope I explain that well.. Thank you for watching and all your kind words bigben. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@jorgedelangelgarcia6360]

Hi Rocko, I noticed on my sportster that the left band tensioner nut is separated from the fork. Should I turn it until it butts against the fork again? I think they left it badly tightened as a result of the rear tire being changed in the workshop, although it hasn't given me any problems.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Just make sure both sides are equal as in the video. Thank you for watching and all your support Jorged. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@nickpage6931]

all your video's are great

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Nick. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@chapinchapin2306]

Good video!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank You, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@doomerism1899]

Fyi for those with 99 and older, manual calls for 9/16-11/16 inch of play

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you my friend...Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@betrolhead]

Thanks Rocco!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask thank you for watching and your sub AA. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@frankiekupiec4762]

Hello Rocco, i want to change My Belt Guard to Chrome on My 2000 Sportster 883...is it easy to do? Thank You for your time.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes it is easy, you have two sets of bolts and remove it through the front you might have to move your rear peg a little. Any questions just ask. Welcome to the sport. Thank you for watching and your sub Frankie. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@mikeymadnez]

Thanks Rocco

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Mike. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@joetroutt7425]

I have an 03 Sportster and my back tire is rubbing my belt. I have a Metzler 150 on it which I have also seen on other sportys. Have you ever had that problem? Right now I'm pretty sure my wheel is out of alignment but it's actually (looking from the back) to the left so if I straighten it, it will rub worse. Right? No? I just had these tires put on so this is new to me. Also when coasting it feels like it's not coasting freely. Could that be due to the rotor rubbing against the pads bc it's out of alignment?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You can not put a 150 tire on an 03 sportster. This bike uses a 130 and that is what works. I tried a 140 and I had a problem. Thats my experience. Hope this helps.

[@joetroutt7425]

@@TwoWheelRocco I've seen a 150 on 01 and it works. It's the same frame and platform. Not saying your wrong but I've paid more attention to what tires different year Sportsters have on them and so far I've seen a few with 150s on them and I've asked the owners if they've had trouble and they said no, so idk what the deal is. I'll take it back to the dealer where I bought the tires to see if they can fix the issue. Thanks for your input.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@joetroutt7425 Please let us know how that works out. 2004 and on, you can install 150. from my experience 2001 XL1200 I installed a 140 and it rubbed on belt guard. You are not alone, 130 is just so lacking. Would love to have an solution. Thank you for your time.

[@joetroutt7425]

@@TwoWheelRocco will do

[@joetroutt7425]

@@TwoWheelRocco UPDATE I took it to my local dealer and told them about the problem and mentioned that I had heard about a spacer (oem) you can put in between the belt sprocket and the wheel to move it over enough to where the belt wouldn't rub. I left it up to them to fix it however they deem necessary. I'll keep you posted if they had to put a more narrow tire on or not.

[@Daneps]

My adjuster nuts are even and the belt tension is good but when I spin the wheel I can hear the belt making a clicking noise on the rear sprocket

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Make sure you spin the wheel the right way just suggesting. If there is equal adjustment on both sides and a little play on the belt, it is what it is. It's the way it was. You just never noticed, now you have it up in the air and you hear a little noise You know how many miles is on your bike? What year?. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and all your support Dan. Ride safe and have a great Day. Love the Sportster. Take it for a ride and let the belt seat. You should be all right. Have a great day.

[@Daneps]

@@TwoWheelRocco02 sportster 6000 miles. Took the wheels off to change tires and when I put them back on the belt is a little to the right so it is rubbing the bottom right side of the sprocket making a clicking noise

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Most belts favor one side, that's what I have noticed..Just think about it. they usually favor one side.. I've been doing this for 40 years. I've been doing sportsters since 1985. It's all right,, ride the bike and everything will be fine. Sportster are well-designed machines 02 are steel motor amount. Nothing's going to move. Double check your adjuster and that's all you can do ride the bike. The belt will seat and I'll be just like it was.

[@Daneps]

@@TwoWheelRocco appreciate your quick responses even on older videos. Your videos have helped me out multiple times. Your channel is the one I always go to when looking up how to do something.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. Sports is a great machines.

[@alessio5972]

Hi Rocco, what do you think about put some silicon spray on it? It may reduce noise and be helpful someways? Thanks for your time

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, I would not do that, Harley does not recommend that. All you'll do is attract dirt. Thank you for watching and your Sub Alessio. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@SteveDunnBand]

Recently was driving and the rear axle on my 2005 1200xl came loose. I loosened the axle, adjusted the belt and torqued the axle to 65lbs. After a short ride down the street it came loose again. Should I replace axle? Not sure why this is happening

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would double check that torque wrench. It shouldn't loosen up especially if you have the adjusters proper. You should have no problems. Try tightening it a little more and see if that helps you out. Let us know how it works out. But replacing the axle will do nothing. Thank you for watching and all your support Steve. Sportster are great bikes. double check that torque wrench. Ride safe and have a great day,

[@SteveDunnBand]

Well it turns out that I had a bad wheel bearing on the right side. When ordering new parts I noticed the diagram had a bearing spacer in the hub of the solid wheel. My bike did not have that. Now I need to find out if certain bikes only need the “outside the wheel” spacers. The sold wheel seems to have been machine to hold the bearings so I don’t know if I even need one in the center.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes, there would be a slight spacer outside of your pulley. make sure you're adjuster is on the right side. you'll see it can gets funny if it's on the opposite side. it will not line up correct so just flip it a lot of times when you're doing your real wheel that might not install prop. Thank you for letting us know and I'm happy you figured it out.@@SteveDunnBand

[@BillCarns]

I have to agree, great video! Thumbs up! I'll follow you procedures just as you outlines. Now, please, for the love of God, lube your roller wheels!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes, I bought a new one. Thank you for your Support Bill. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@drvsafe]

Great job, thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Nate. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@HH00T44P33]

One of my adjusters broke , how do I replace it ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

What side Broke?

[@aduffett68]

what if I turn the wheel and ut seems tight then loose ...not even all around.....ive measured the bolts and they are even.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. I would loosen the axle nut and see the how your wheel turns. How many miles on this bike?. Thank you for watching and your sub aduffett68. Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@raulaguero1492]

Thank you for your video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching Raul. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ironkid8836]

Hey Rocco I did the tension while cold but it feels like the belt is over tight when hot ,are there any signs of an overly tight belt?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Check the play on the belt, !/4 to 3/8 and you're good. It takes a lot to screw up one of these belts. Thank you for watching and your sub iron kid. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ironkid8836]

@@TwoWheelRocco cheers for your videos Rocco between you and delboys garage Savin people like me a fortune

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching and your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ironkid8836]

I have a 2014 iron 883 do I check deflection on jiffy or with bike upright with rider reading conflicting info online and both service and owners manual differ cheers jason

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. To adjust, Rear wheel off the ground. To check deflection you could have it on your side stand. I like 3/8 to 1/2. They tried to make it complicated so you do not do your own work. that's dealers mentality. Any questions just ask. Thank you for. watching and your support. Ironkid. Safe and have a great day.

[@ironkid8836]

@@TwoWheelRocco cheers bro I see that alright because I see two different procedures in the owners and service manual but hey with a big thanks to people like you and delboys garage I always work ony own stuff unless it's in warranty thanks again

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. It's a rewarding to help others. And read, all turns out well.

[@ironkid8836]

@@TwoWheelRoccothanks from Ireland bro

[@Deon0026yickadee]

So you only loosen one side to adjust the belt and remove eclipse?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. You have to loosen both sides and make your adjustment if you look at. 5:30 on video you'll see. Thank you for watching and your support. Dion. Most important that both sides have the same adjustments. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you. Should I purchase a 1/2 or 3/8 torque measurement tool for the axle nuts?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@Deon0026yickadee 1/2. For that size hardware.

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

Rocco, outstanding video, but one question for ya.. I recently picked up a 2003 Sportster 883 H the bike has just under 9000 miles, the previous owner of 8 years never changed the belt, I dont know about the original owner. am I pushing my luck if this is the original belt from 03?? it looks good with no chips or cracks ?? should I go ahead and change it/ ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. I would not touch that belt. It will last forever. Don't go looking for trouble of fixing something that isn't broke. They are great bikes.. Thank you for watching and your Sub . Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@XL883CNick]

Rocco, what is the service interval for the belt. Just purchased a 99 883 w/29k miles and wondering when the belt should be replaced? Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

harley davidson sportster drive belt replacement. Sportster 883 belt can last at least 50,000 mile. As long as adjusted proper. ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/11/26/4-steps-to-avoid-motorcycle-final-drive-belt-drama-secrets-from-experience/

[@mokokawi]

Thanks man

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support mokokawi. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@phildevore4543]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@johnthomas1919]

Nice Nice as always

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your support.

[@ethanbrown7450]

Do you have a video on fall away test on a Sportster? Or neck bearing adjustment?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

No I don't. I will put that on my list. Sorry. Thank you for your support.

[@chrisrojas6383]

Here to bug you again! So I just noticed that almost every teeth on my belt is cut through. Hanging on by a little thread. Seems a little loose but not too crazy. I’m gonna try to tighten it some. But do you think If i baby It and be careful i can be ok to ride it for a little? I have to ride it from the suburbs to the city to pick up a new belt because my car is in the shop.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would not take that chance, If you were in the neighborhood that's one thing, But going into the city, it could cost you a lot of heartache. On the side of caution get somebody to drive you. Or order it online. cheap enough. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@chrisrojas6383]

Hey Rocco I just got a new belt and fed it through but I’ve loosened the tensioners and the axle nut almost all the way off and I still can’t get the belt to fit. I feel like the distance isn’t getting closer

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@chrisrojas6383 Hit the rear tire with a 5 pound rubber mallet to force it forward. Make sure you match your belt with your other belt.. Let us know how it works out Chris, You will get it. patience.

[@rugershooter5268]

May not be by the book, but gets the job done You sure the clip has to come off since you aren't taking the wheel off

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. My logic is you take the clip off and loosen it and then you can make the adjustment. you know the bike should be off the ground and it's easier. Thank you for watching and all your support Rugers shooter. I love Ruger rifle. Great guns, one of my first guns when I was a kid. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@dannygoround1]

Thank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for your Sub Dan. Any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@georgegould667]

Awesome !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support George. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@johnmilsom2179]

Sweet man👍👌ty

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support John. Sportster are great motorcycles. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@corymckinney3987]

My back tire up on the jack moves side to side

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Sounds like a wheel bearing. Did you take this apart and put it back together and now it has movement or is this something that's been happening? I would remove and inspect.

[@ronaldwaddell3135]

Well done.

[@yoso585]

Lotta loose belts out there! It’s natural to be afraid to snug them up a bit.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Yoso. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@NomadMoto]

for the love of god! please grease the chair wheels...lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I bought a new one. Sorry about that. Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@kirkleaman6863]

😂🤣😂

[@depauw2004]

Is it necessary for me to get my wheel off the ground before I do this?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it is. It will not move freely. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out. How to Video on lifting your ride kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYG9n2V6lt15lZI. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@gregoriosalas1174]

@depauw2004 only if you plan to do a full belt inspection. Otherwise, no, it's not necessary.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I could get a little hard to adjust right and left side if a wheel is on the ground. It is nice to rotate your wheel. the book states you should check three spots on the belt when you're doing a Drive belt adjustment. Thank you for your comment. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@martincvitkovich724]

Belt measurement should be read with 10 lbs force. There is a tool for that and it;s cheap. I'd bet if you take that tool, use it right and his belt will be out of adjustment

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help Martin. The manual will make it complicated so you bring it in this is not rocket science adjusting about make sure you have some play and it's all good. I've seen bikes come out of the dealership sloppy belts. I seen bikes come out of the dealership rock hard belts just use your common sense. There's a gauge on on the bottom of the, that will help you use a ruler. Make sure both sides are even and you'll have no problem. Thank you for all your support Martin. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportster.

[@bernicordova9461]

Any chance you know the axle torque for a 2009 xl883l ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help I believe it 55 pounds front and rear axle. Pinch bolts, 21 to 27 foot pounds. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching and your sub Berni.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@bernicordova9461]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you much!

[@iLVCA]

Rocco nice video but you gotta workout from your bloody chair it's super annoing and squeazy pal. But Grazie

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Sorry about the chair. Thank you for watching and your sub Luca. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@iLVCA]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you Rocco for such prompt reply. I am going to use your advice. You too mate.

[@iLVCA]

@@TwoWheelRocco Rocco I would like to know, I am very low rear oil brakes and practically almost finish the front oil brakes in the brakes tanks. My bike is a sportster 2017. Bought it on mid 2018 practically new and all filled up. I didn't change the brakes oil because wasn't necessary and because the bike has only less than 5000 km. What I want to do is just fill the brakes oil dot 4 original harley davidson for my sportster without bleeding her our. The oil color still clear. BUT Can I actually just fill the oil at this point? I searched around but if the oil is almost finish and it's not darken that much is that all so bad? Let me know if it''s a big deal please. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@iLVCA As for the brake fluid as your brakes pads wear the fluid gets lower in the master cylinder put some brake fluid in. th just be aware when you go to do the brake pads make sure you don't overfill the master when you collapse the brake caliper pistons, to install new brake pads. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@iLVCA]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you

[@Masoncakes97]

Mine certainly isn’t 1-1/8”. 2003 1200

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Look at video I state 3/8. to 1/2 play. Tap this 0:33 on video. Let us know how this work out. Thank you for your comment. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Masoncakes97]

Two Wheel Rocco nah I’m talking about the axel nut size. Sorry

[@TwoWheelRocco]

All Good, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Ross. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@Masoncakes97]

Two Wheel Rocco you don’t happen to know the 2003 axel nut size do you? Is it 15/16”?

[@johnstalnaker4077]

For the love of God, please squirt some freakin WD-40 on your roller stool.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Just trying to help but yes, there's a new chair. I know that squeak can get you crazy. Thank you for watching and all your support John. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@DrGears-sn4gj]

Hey Rocco, question for you. Whenever I set my belt slack, at the end of the process torquing my axle nut changes my belt slack. Tightens it up enough to be too tight, is that normal? Not a big problem but kind of annoying to go back and slightly loosen up the axle adjusters. 2000 Hugger is the bike, thanks for the help Rocco.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes, when you torque it down, it does tighten it up. Make allowance for that when you do your adjustment. Thank you for watching and all your support DrGears.Ride Safe and have a Great day.

[@DrGears-sn4gj]

@@TwoWheelRocco Gosh, I don't know why I didn't think of that. Too busy looking ahead I guess. Thanks for the quick reply Rocco, helping keep the young guys in the Harley crowd

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Most times I will measure the threads on the adjuster on both sides usually that will be like 5/8 on both sides showing the threads to the nut. when I take it apart, I'll adjust it back to that 5/8 on final wheel install.

[@kobolt2]

Great series - very, very helpful

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad you think so! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.