(20.)With all the transmission work complete, Scott removed the remainder of the rear fender and assorted stock bag and fender brackets.
(21.)Next, the swingarm pivot shaft was loosened, and the swingarm was removed. As you can see, the rear belt was left in place, since this '00 already had a 1 1/8-inch belt installed to clear the thicker rear tire. '04 and later FLHs come standard with the thinner belt.
(22.)On the left is the stock spacer sleeve that fits over the tranny's main drive gear. CV supplies an additional, longer spacer that's used in conjunction (placed outboard) with the stock piece. This spaces out the trans pulley the necessary amount.
(23.)The wider CV swingarm (left) is CNC'd from mild steel and comes raw, allowing the builder to coat it any way they like.
(24.)A puller was used to draw the cleveblocks into each side of the swingarm.
(25.)The new swingarm was put into place between the frame and over the transmission before the stock pivot shaft was reinstalled and torqued.
(26.)Before everything was bolted up, the fender was placed between the frame rails to make sure everything went in easily and that the bolt holes lined up. On some bikes, the weld area between the upper frame rails may need to be ground to get a smooth fender fitment. We didn't have to do this.
(27.)Since everything lined up well, Scott decided to finish the primary components. The CV inner primary spacer was installed before the transmission pulley was retorqued.
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