Well has this happened to anyone? I was taking off my back wheel to install the 28T pulley. I was backing off the axle nut and in doing so, the threads just peeled off as if the nut was cross-threaded at the factory. I could not believe what was happening. I only have 1400 miles on the bike so I called my local dealer. Since a factory mechanic did not do the work, the dealer had doubts that it would be covered under warranty. The dealer told me to bring it in (the whole bike, not just the axle). So my fingers are crossed hope to save $75 on a new axle.
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In order to loosen and replace the belt, I had to remove the axle nut. This is when the problem happened. When my local dealer called this problem into Harley, they seemed concerned as they had never heard of this before. I doubt they are gonna pay for a new axle but I am gonna try.
OK guys...I'm just a cop so bare with me. I bought a 28T kit from Harley that included a belt. I put the bike on the lift and the first thing I did was loosen the axle nut. As I did this, the threads on the axle began to peel off as if it was cross threaded at the factory. I am not mechanic but I don't see how you can remove the belt without loosening this nut. Those of you who say you have changed the front pulley without loosening the axle...well I just am not understanding how you did it. I have already ordered a new axle and once I get it, then no problem. No indication from the dealer if they are going to cover it or not.
Sorry I was not clear...and I have to agree that I really don't think the factory will cover it. That's why I went ahead and ordered another one.
$74 bones
Got the new pulley on and love it. But I hated all the oil that came flying out. Guess I need to stick to cop work as the mechanical side of me is not going well. I guess I damaged the o-ring on the drive shaft. I replaced it and so far no leaks. The verdict is not in regarding Harley covering the stripped axle.
I appreciate that VA Vrod....ended up paying about $50 for the new axle. Not bad. Love the 28 tooth pulley. It's a new bike now.
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