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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Hi All,
Does anyone have a workshop manual and can tell me the tolerance for the belt tension for a 2010 Wide Glide please.
Thanks in advance,
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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As stated in the service manual for 2010 Street Bob, If its the same...

Drive Belt Deflection with motorcycle on jiffy stand without rider or luggage

1/4 -5/16 IN.

6.4-7.9 MM


Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air

5/16-3/8 IN

7.9-9.5 MM

Hope that helps.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Might want to get you a gage. Amazon had them 24.99 with free shipping. Motion Pro . Clone of Harley's but well made. Ran mine for 40K thinking I had it right but chrome went thru my rear sprocket. Some people say it should last 100K.
 

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If you are adjusting your belt its time to get a gauge AND your own factory service manual!
 
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