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[hd-dude]

I took advantage of some down time today and decided to get my GP support installed. Thought I'd share a few thoughts on the install.

First pic is a before shot.........

[hd-dude]

The manual tells you to check the runout but does not tell you that you'll need to have a 7/8" fine thread nut and a couple of 7/8" washers. (quick trip to the hardware store cause I could not find one from a previuos install). You need to thread the nut onto the crank so you can turn the engine around to check it.

Next a shot checking the crank runout. GP states that normal is .001" - .005" Anything more that .015" and you have problems. Mine was at .0035".

[hd-dude]

Next a shot of the complete support installed. Also put in the HD auto tensioner since I was in there.

[hd-dude]

As a true OCD addict I took advantage of the primary removal to replace this ugly black hole...........

[hd-dude]

With a nice Chrome Starter .............

[hard10]

With a nice Chrome Starter .............

I'm jealous!

[jfh]

Thanks for another informative and detailed report.  What are your plans for the original black 1.4Kw starter?

Regards,
John

[BLM777]

Jim.....How much time for the total job? 

[erniezap]

With a nice Chrome Starter .............

It's about time!  Now I can't bust chops about it anymore 

[rubaga]

Thanks for report.  Great pics and very informative.

[Midnight Rider]

The manual tells you to check the runout but does not tell you that you'll need to have a 7/8" fine thread nut and a couple of 7/8" washers. (quick trip to the hardware store cause I could not find one from a previuos install). You need to thread the nut onto the crank so you can turn the engine around to check it.

Next a shot checking the crank runout. GP states that normal is .001" - .005" Anything more that .015" and you have problems. Mine was at .0035".

Jim...thanks for the pic of this...the instruction sheet does not show this very well, and this helps me understand that what I'm checking here is basically "wobble"....correct?

I don't have a damn dial indicator though

The instructions also say the comp nut is no longer needed, but I'm assuming you still torque that assembly down per usual?

[hd-dude]

Thanks for another informative and detailed report.  What are your plans for the original black 1.4Kw starter?

Regards,
John

No plans yet, I probably hang onto it for a while. Are you in need of one?

[hd-dude]

Jim.....How much time for the total job? 

I did not keep track of time on this one since it was my own. I also had to change out the shifter shaft seal in the tranny and the starter drive seal in the primary as they had a slight leak. The whole job should not take more than 2.5 - 3.5 hours though. (depending on what exhaust you have)

[hd-dude]

It's about time!  Now I can't bust chops about it anymore 

Oh yeah...welll you don't have chrome front brakes

[hd-dude]

Jim...thanks for the pic of this...the instruction sheet does not show this very well, and this helps me understand that what I'm checking here is basically "wobble"....correct?

I don't have a damn dial indicator though

The instructions also say the comp nut is no longer needed, but I'm assuming you still torque that assembly down per usual?

You are checking to see that the crank is running true. You can pick up a dial indicator at Harbor Freight for about $30 on sale. The comp nut is still used and yes it is torqued down as usual. What is no longer used is the compansator itself.