The only other element that needs scrutiny is the starter pinion shaft and gears. With a little care and measuring, your starter will work effortlessly for years to come. Watch the installation closely.

Let's get to work: This application was chosen for a near-stock Evo Softail with no offset. Roger won the Free Bikernet Door Prize Giveaway that we post weekly. BDL has offset insert kits for their front pulleys from 1/4-inch to 2 inches.

We started by removing the primary cover on Roger's home-built custom Softail. For some reason, instead of oil Roger packed his inner primary with grease. The chain was loose as hell. It took a 1 1/2-inch socket to remove the compensator nut. We used the handle of an old screwdriver to jam the chain. Mailman grabbed a 9/16 socket and removed the chain adjuster nut, while I dug out a 1 3/16 socket for the clutch basket, which is left handed.

We stopped for a minute and removed his custom embroidered seat and the ground wire from the battery to the frame. You don't want to touch that starter drive with the battery connected--it will engage.

We removed the driveline as one piece and set the greasy bastard aside. With a screwdriver or wedge we bent the tab on the starter drive gear and with a 5/16 socket removed the long bolt from the starter jack shaft. We set this stuff aside in case we might need it for the installation, although the BDL kit comes with a complete starter pinion shaft and gear.

Here's the catch. If you're not running a stock starter, you may need some versatility when it comes to the installation. We did since Roger ran a Compu-Fire starter. Next, we removed the starter Allens from the right side and set them on the lift. The starter didn't need to be removed or disconnected, just backed out.

Note from a reader: First, the BDL installation guide is GREAT! There is, however, one VERY important part missing and I hope you can add a notation to the web.

After successfully installing my BDL, I notice a few drip of oil after every ride. Nothing major at all, but annoying. After pulling the drive train several time, I finally called S&S and learned that the Sprocket Shaft Seal needs to be installed the opposite direct as with wet primaries.

The Harley Part number is 12026B. It's an easy install, but a real pain to pull the entire primary, so this would be a very good tip to include EARLY in the guide.