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Mar 5, 2005 | 04:41 PM

johnboynotbilly

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Tire replacement

Does anybody know the correct tension on the drive belt. I picked up a nail in my back tire and being a do it yourselfer I would like to know about that belt.[&:]

Mar 5, 2005 | 05:11 PM

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To find the tension, you will need a belt tension gauge available at any Harley shop. This is a little spring tool that presses against the belt on one end and pushes a spring plunger on the other end. There is a mark at 10 lbs. Push on the plunger until you are at the 10 lb mark. You should have about 1/4 to 3/8' at 10 lbs of deflection at the middle of the belt.

If you are going to be a do it yourselfer, you need a shop manual. The manual will give good directions for belt tension.

Hope this helps.

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Bill

Mar 5, 2005 | 05:59 PM

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You can pick up one of the tension tools at an HD dealer for only $19.00. Not bad for a tool you use all the time. All your maintenance intervals require you to check your belt. I don't have the part number off hand but if you call your dealer he should know exactly what your talking about.[sm=americanasmiley.gif]