FXR Models Discuss the FXR Models in here

Primary Chain Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-16-2024, 06:58 PM
1340fxrt's Avatar
1340fxrt
1340fxrt is offline
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Primary Chain Question

Quick question for you....
How long can I ride with a dry primary before I ruin the primary chain? I'm trying to isolate a leak. I have wet/dry clutch plates.
Can I ride 25 miles without ruining the chain and shoe??
Thank for your input.
 
  #2  
Old 05-16-2024, 07:19 PM
Ohio HD's Avatar
Ohio HD
Ohio HD is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 741
Received 697 Likes on 390 Posts
Default

I'll assume it's not a new chain? Why not just plan to replace it when you find the leak?
Also you could put the chain in a metal pan full of heated grease, then let it cool down. Then run it dry for a short time.

You can also use a UV detection dye to find out where the leak is.

https://tracerproducts.com/uv-fluorescent-dye/


 
  #3  
Old 05-16-2024, 10:39 PM
1340fxrt's Avatar
1340fxrt
1340fxrt is offline
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Thanks for your input.
 
  #4  
Old 05-17-2024, 06:08 AM
Architect's Avatar
Architect
Architect is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 8,085
Received 5,424 Likes on 2,765 Posts
Default

You can spray down the chain with standard rear chain lube to minimize any ill effects.
 
The following users liked this post:
eighteight (05-17-2024)
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
clevelandpat1960
Touring Models
7
10-13-2023 09:13 PM
Crashrdking01
2014-2023 Touring Models
23
08-22-2022 08:32 AM
DavidStiebel
Sportster Models
11
11-25-2015 08:57 AM
dburch01
Touring Models
2
07-09-2011 10:12 AM
BlackFLHR
Touring Models
10
11-05-2009 11:40 AM



Quick Reply: Primary Chain Question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:49 AM.