Drive Belt Deflection Question
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Drive Belt Deflection Question
Does anyone know if the increments on the drive belt deflection gauge are 1/8" or 1/16"? Service Manual says they are 1/16" but the look like 1/8th to me meaning the manual is wrong...measuring now and will let you know!
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Well there is a 100% difference between 1/8th and 1/16th of an inch, so this is not a minor, or "within the range" error. It is clearly a print error in the manual, but it appears the error has to do only with the layout of the belt guard gauge. I believe the spec of 3/8" to 9/16" is correct. I convert the 3/8" to 6/16" so the range is a little more digestible, at between 6/16" and 9/16"
I still use the belt guard gauge, understanding that the belt deflection must fall within the 3/16" range. And understanding that each deflection mark is 2/16" from each other one, not 1/16"
I still use the belt guard gauge, understanding that the belt deflection must fall within the 3/16" range. And understanding that each deflection mark is 2/16" from each other one, not 1/16"
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Not that involved, biggest PIA is emptying out the tourpak and saddlebags before you measure. Just that the Service Manual says the increments are 1/16" and if you measure them they're 1/8". I made a note in the manual for the next time...and around here it's closer to $500 for a service.
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