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Old 04-18-2014, 08:36 PM
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Default Final Drive Belt Deflection??

Anyone know what the final drive belt deflection on a rigid should be? I just bought an 06 Bobber. Has 1340 engine with a Baker 5 speed. Needed to replace the rear brake pads. Due to the width of the rear wheel, it had to be removed to get the caliper off. Here is a pic of the belt side of the bike for a visual. Thanks for any help.

 
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Old 04-18-2014, 09:00 PM
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My RG is 10 lbs / half inch. Don't know if they're all the same or not.
 
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i would think 3/8 to 5/16ths with ten pounds of force applied to the center of the top of the belt would be good. i would set it up just like a softail.
 
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