⚡Softail How To Adjust Your Belt & Align Axle!⚡@harleydavidson

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In this video, I will show you how to inspect your rear drive belt and also check belt deflection and rear axle/wheel alignment. We also adjust the belt deflection and adjust the rear axle on your Harley-Davidson Softail. We will also replace the rear bottom OEM belt guard with a chrome one when we are done.

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[johnberris]

Definitely refreshing having the Softail content. Since the world has went bagger crazy! Lol

[roymackeys]

Man what a difference watching a video of someone who knows what they are doing vs someone trying to figure it out!!! : )

[davidhelton]

Yep pinch point… I know a guy that got the tips of two fingers cut off when putting oil on his chain. Yep you guessed it, had it on a stand, in gear, rag wrapped around his fingers… got caught in the sprocket, chopped them babies right off !! Just a tip from your ole buddy Dave.. no pun intended… great information Steve, great video!

[angelrosario]

Hey Steve thank you for awesome video on softails and information... The way you teach step by step is awesome and informative... again thank u

[stonergravy]

You sir are legend! I can't express the labor cost you have saved me. Thank you so much. People should like and sub just on principle alone.

[timfrazierdesertratproaudi]

This is a very well laid out "how to" video. Thanks

[est.]

You sir are an amazing teacher! Clear, concise, and to the point. I will be removing my rear wheel--something I have never done before--to install a custom rear fender. This is exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you!

[johnnaunton]

Just got my first Harley - love watching your stuff

[JamesCraig-ob]

The best instructions on adjusting the tension on the drive belt. Thanks!!!!

[Chris-hxs]

Great video. I bought a 02 Fatboy on 8-2023. I'm in the process of replacing the rear wheel after a new tire was put on. Just wanted to tell something that I came up with. I used a rachet strap over the seat to raise the wheel to install the axle. Worked well for me. Don't like wrenchin on my bike but I love saving the money 💰💰💰

[billgraham]

Appreciate the instruction, pulling my 87 FXST out of the corner of the garage and needed to check the belt and put tires on it.

[larrys.]

Great content. Easy to understand. I like the fact you are straight forward. Softails rule!

[tommythompson]

Thank you for these videos. Im an auto mechanic but fresh to working on Harleys. Ive owned a few low mileage ones i kept a year or so, but my softail will be lifetime

[brelic]

One of the best how-tos I’ve seen 👌 So helpful!!

[truckrsteve]

I am installing new rims, tires and brakes on my 2012 Heritage now now. This video was a huge help. Like others have said, you are a great teacher. Thanks from a new subscriber.

[jadesumsion]

Great video. All I had was a tape measure. It worked but that little tool you have is spot on. Thank you for the video. I replaced the wheel.

[williamdejeffrio]

Excellent! I replaced both tires on my '08 Dyna yesterday and discovered the complexities of the rear. I have ordered both the alignment tool and the belt tension measuring tool from Amazon to double check myself (using the Service manual, I attempted to use alternative methods, which I think is pretty good but I wanted to be sure). Anyway, your video was clear, well-constructed and filmed and I found it really helpful. Liked and subscribed.

[joalvarez]

Good video my good sir! Concise with thorough instructions!

[krogersucks]

If you use a open end wrench you can count how many flats you turn the bolt when adjusting your belt

[streetglideclyde]

Pinch points!! Very important detail!! Thank you for helping me retain a fingernail or two and having the wife run to the garage hearing me screaming!Thanks for the video AGAIN.