Belt tension adjustment question
4th Gear
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belt tension on 2003 dynalowrider
I have a 2003 fxdl dynalowrider. I have a couple of questions concerning the drive belt tension.
1. Is the tension set with a rider on the bike?
2.Is the adjustment done on the jiffy stand or lift?
Thanks for your help.
1. Is the tension set with a rider on the bike?
2.Is the adjustment done on the jiffy stand or lift?
Thanks for your help.
Road Captain
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From: NW FLORIDA
my service manual for 2008 dyna bikes states, with motorcycle on jiffy stand without rider or luggage, 5/16 to 3/8 deflection [10lbs of force ]
or with vehicle upright with rear wheel in the air, 1/2 in to 9/16 deflection [10lbs force ]... i did mine with my bike up on my J&S jack and set it at between 1/2 and 9/16 and the bike runs and feels great. hope this helps bro.
or with vehicle upright with rear wheel in the air, 1/2 in to 9/16 deflection [10lbs force ]... i did mine with my bike up on my J&S jack and set it at between 1/2 and 9/16 and the bike runs and feels great. hope this helps bro.
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did a little tension experiment today... had the shocks off to install my strut covers. I lowered the bike down as if I was sitting on it. The tension appears to measure the same as if there was no weight on the bike. I tried a few locations and cannot figure out why one needs bodyweight on the bike to adjust the tension. The measurements all came out the same. Maybe its because I have 11" shocks and the swingarm is less than parallel to the ground. Perhaps once past parallel the axle does not get any further away from the pivot point causing the belt to tighten under load.
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