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How much play after tensioning belt?

Old Feb 20, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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How much play is allowed once you align your axle and put it under tension before torquing axle nut? My crappy Klymer manual says about 3/8".

This is the last thing I have to do before I can go for a test ride. Thanks guys.
 
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Originally Posted by Dyna_Bagger85
How much play is allowed once you align your axle and put it under tension before torquing axle nut? My crappy Klymer manual says about 3/8".

This is the last thing I have to do before I can go for a test ride. Thanks guys.
SO, your next purchase should be a Harley Davidson service manual..
 
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SO, your next purchase should be a Harley Davidson service manual..
 
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Or, save You-Tube to your Favorites. Plenty of straight forward info there!
 
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Service manual is wrong - it should be loose enough to NOT BIND at fully extended suspension. I'm not happy unless I can reach down and lift about 3/4" with firm finger pressure.

Factory setting puts way too much stress on the output shaft and bearing.... being the high quality items they are to begin with.
 
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