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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIMO’s

BRUTE IIITM BELT DRIVE

8mm - 1-3/4” Wide

FITS:

1986-2000
FXR, FLT & FLH

1986-89 Softails

I t is common knowledge that a belt drive primary provides advantages & service that a standard chain drive
primary cannot. For dependable, high-performance, long lasting service nothing beats a modern Primo®pri-
mary Belt Drive! A long standing tradition of ”Quality & Performance” has made Primo® Belt Drive systems
the most popular in the world! The wet clutch nightmare is over, no more leaky primary, no more draining the
primary for inspection or maintenance. Carefully read & follow these instructions for a quick, convenient instal-
lation. If you have any questions please call (562) 907-2600.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE....
When performing any motorcycle work such as installing a belt drive, secure the motorcycle in an upright posi-
tion with convenient access to the primary drive. If you are working with the motorcycle on a lift make sure it is
securely fastened to prevent it from falling.
Remove the battery prior to starting the installation.

Strip the primary Install the sealed bearing (1018-0021)

Drain the primary case, remove both the inner & outer pri- 1 2
mary covers, & all OEM chain drive components from the
primary chaincase. Thoroughly clean the inner & outer
Install Primo’s one-piece, sealed bearing included in the kit.
primary covers to
remove all traces
of primary fluid.
Pictured is a 1995
Harley-Davidson®
Dyna-Glide primary.
Remove the factory
bearing race from the
transmission main-
shaft using the Jims
tool part # 34902-84.

[Link] 2108-0001 Rev. 9/2014

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 Install buttonhead Allen bolt
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NOTE: Replace the OEM hex-head bolt (Dyna Glide only) with the
button-head Allen bolt provided in the kit. TORQUE THE BUTTON-
HEAD BOLT TO 29 FOOT POUNDS.

Early FXR models may need to have some material removed from
the inner primary in the area indicated by the X’s. Check
pulley/belt clearance here before tightening clutch hub nut.

Check pulley alignment with a straight-edge

Install front pulley. Install the
rear pulley without the belt & Shims are manufactured from high quality steel, precision
check alignment as shown
(straight edge flush with rear of 4 ground for parallel & flat surfaces to ensure perfect pulley
alignment. Correct pulley alignment & correct belt tracking
are a must for long belt life. These shims make pulley align-
ring-gear lines-up with outer
edge of front pulley). Remove ment easy. Shims are available in .020", .030", .050", .075" &
pulleys and proceed with instal- .100” thick dimensions, or sets of "one-of-each.”
lation. If alignment isn’t satisfac-
tory see photo 8. The provided Optional pulley shims kit
.100” washer can be used to Part # 2100-0066
space the front pulley outward Includes one each of
as needed, however it may be .020”, .030”, .040”,
nesecary to use less or more .050” and .100”
shim.

Check for proper belt clearance Check primary belt clearance here
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After ensuring proper pul-
ley alignment, again This inner primary (Early
check the areas indicated Evo) has had a tab
in the photo for belt and/or removed to allow belt
pulley clearance. Always clearance in the area indi-
check rear-pulley and belt cated. Most installations
clearance here before require some grinding on
operating the motorcycle. the outer primary webbing.

Apply grease to the main-shaft splines Install rear pulley & belt.
5B Install the rear pulley (clutch bas- 6
Apply a thin coat of grease to ket) & belt. Apply 2 drops of blue
the splines of the transmission thread-lock to the main-shaft
main-shaft to act as both a cor- threads as shown. INSTALL THE
rosion inhibitor, & lubricant. CLUTCH HUB NUT & TIGHTEN
The grease also acts as a cush- TO 80-90 FOOT POUNDS OF
ion for the splines on the trans- TORQUE. The center adjustment
mission main-shaft during screw/o-ring combination pre-
operation. vents transmission oil from leak-
ing thru the main-shaft into the
clutch pack.

Install washer as needed. 7 8

Install front pulley, washer & outer
A .100” washer may be guides (if applicable). Use 1-2 drops of
needed behind the front blue thread-lock on the threads of the
motor shaft. INSTALL & TIGHTEN NUT
pulley on some Dyna-Glide TO FACTORY SPECS (150-165 FOOT
& Softail applications. POUNDS) using a quality torque wrench
or air impact driver.

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 UPDATED CLUTCH HUB INFORMATION .120” thick Steel Plate plate first.
Primo’s new clutch hub uses a .120” thick 9
steel plate at the back of the clutch pack
replacing the permanently attached alu-
minum backing plate of the earlier model After installing the .120”
clutch hub. See drawing. steel drive plate, Install
the rest of the clutch pack
per steps 10 and 11.

Install the .120” thick steel plate at the

rear of the clutch pack as shown. The
clutch pack can then be installed.

Friction Plate plate second... Install the pressure plate 11

Friction plate 2nd, then alternate
steel, friction, steel, friction. The 10 Install the pressure plate as shown.
Apply a generous dab of high
clutch plates should be installed in quality anti-seize to each of the
the same order as delivered. Pro-Clutch studs (as shown).
The clutch pack height is pre-
set prior to shipment, &
should not be altered without
consulting a Primo technician.

Install the locking tabs & retainer, & adjust the clutch.
Ins t a ll t he dia phr a gm s pr ing, s pr ing r e t a ine r ( be v e le d s ide inwa r d a ga ins t 12
t he s pr ing) loc k ing t a bs , a nd s houlde r e d nut s a s s hown. TIGH TEN TH E
N U TS EQU A LLY U N TILTH EY B OTTOM , & TH EN TIGH TEN TO 3 0 IN C H POU N D S
OF TOR QU E. B e nd a t a b ov e r e a c h nut t o k e e p it t ight ! Spr ing a djus t m e nt
( a nd c lut c h pa c k he ight ) is e s t a blis he d pr ior t o s hipping.

C lut c h a djus t m e nt : R un t he c lut c h c a ble a ll t he wa y out unt il t he c lut c h

le v e r t ouc he s t he ha ndle ba r gr ip. The n r un t he c e nt e r a djus t ing s c r e w in
unt il it t ouc he s t he pus hr od, ba c k it out 1 /4 t ur n a nd t ight e n t he ja m nut .
A djus t t he c lut c h c a ble f or 1 /8 ” f r e e pla y. N ot e : B r a ide d c lut c h c a ble s
r e quir e lit t le or no f r e e pla y.

B e lt s hould ha v e 3 /4 ” - t o- 1 ” of up & down pla y whe n t he dr iv e t r a in is c old. R e - ins t a ll t he out e r pr im a r y

c ov e r a nd c he c k be lt c le a r a nc e . Ins t a ll a louv e r e d or v e nt e d de r by or ins pe c t ion c ov e r, a nd y ou’r e r e a dy
t o r ide . C he c k be lt t e ns ion a f t e r t he dr iv e t r a in r e a c he s nor m a l ope r a t ing t e m pe r a t ur e . The be lt s hould
f e e l s nug but not e x c e s s iv e ly t ight !

AT T E N T I O N !
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BELT SHOULD HAVE
1/2” - TO - 1” UP & DOWN
PLAY WHEN THE DRIVE
TRAIN IS COLD!
Always check the clearance between the OUTER PRIMARY
COVER, & the belt drive assembly PRIOR TO OPERATING THE
MOTORCYCLE with a new belt drive, particularly with 95 and
later motorcycles.

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 WEAR COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
Pro-Clutch clutch-pack requires no immediate adjustment, the clutch pack height having been set at the factory.
After significant mileage, some adjustment may be necessary due to normal wear. Use procedures outlined
below when adjustment is required. For best all around performance the spring should be compressed to within
.010” of being flat! This will provide best clutch lever action at the handlebar, & normal spring pressure to the
clutch pack. Slightly more clutch pressure can be gained with the diaphragm spring with .030” of spring height
(outward bow), but this will increase slightly the hand effort needed to operate the clutch. This spring configura-
tion can be obtained by placing a small diameter washer on each of the clutch hub studs, as shown in photo B!
Three clutch spring strengths are available: A stock equivalent spring (black), a medium spring for street perfor-
mance applications (silver ), & a competition spring (gold) for drag race only applications.
BRUTE III CLUTCH PACK HEIGHT = 1.715”-1.745” correct
If when installed the diaphragm spring is not compressed
to within .010”-to.020” of being flat (as measured at the
outer edge of the spring) optimum clutch function will not
be available. To increase compression a special .028”
washer can be installed on each shoulder nut as shown.
When adjusted correctly a typical diaphragm spring will
provide more than twice the spring pressure of it’s coil
spring counterpart. Rivera offers three different
diaphragm springs. Stock, medium, and heavy for any
street or competition applications

incorrect
If when installed diaphragm spring is completely flat, or
the center of the spring is pushed past the point of being
flat, (excessive compression) correct spring function will
not be available. To reduce diaphragm spring compres-
sion, a special .022” flat washer can be installed on each
of the clutch hub studs as shown at right. Always check
the compression or curvature of the spring with a quality
straight edge.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LIMITED WARRANTY:
All pulleys are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from
actual date of purchase. Seller’s liability shall be limited to repair or replacement of any materials found to be defective, free
of charge at it’s plant or authorized service depots, of specific manufactures components. It is further warranted that products
that were designed for a specific purpose, shall perform for that purpose when installed exactly as defined in the Installation
Instructions accompanying the unit. In no event shall Rivera Primo Inc. or seller be liable for consequential or special dam-
ages asserted to be attributed to malfunction of our product, for any reason including, but not limited to, damage asserted to
be from improper installation of our purchased Primary Belt Drive components.
This warranty shall not apply to any products which have been subjected to abuse, neglect or accident, nor shall it apply to
any product which has been repaired or modified by any person not specifically authorized in writing by the manufacturer.

THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON BELTS. Due to the differing conditions and circumstances under which all belts are installed
and used, Gates Rubber Company will not warranty any belt for length of service. Regardless of belt type, keeping your
system free of debris and other objects is most important. Remember too, improper handling of the belt can shorten service
life. Do not crimp the belt. Do not twist the belt. Do not pry the belt onto the application. If you’re shipping or storing, try to
eliminate forward and back-bending of the belt.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF ANY SHIP-
MENT AND THERE IS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS EXCEPT THAT THE MATERIAL
SOLD HEREUNDER SHALL BE OF SELLER’S STANDARD QUALITY, and buyer assumes all risk and liability for all loss,
damage or injury to person or property resulting from the use of said material in manufacturing processes or in combination
with other substances, or otherwise. Except as otherwise provided herein quality shall be in accordance with seller’s specifi-
cations. Final determination of the suitability of the material for the use contemplated by buyer is the sole responsibility of
buyer, and seller shall have no responsibility in connection with such suitability.

RIVERA PRIMO Inc. 12450 Whittier Blvd, WHITTIER, CA 90602

(562) 907-2600 FAX (562) 907-2606 E-mail: info1@[Link]
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