belt tension issue?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 263
Likes: 1
belt tension issue?
After a ride my belt is a lot tighter then it was at the start. After a day belt lossens up a bit. When I check belt tension after ride with tool it is right on maximum. Worried it could cause damage because of high tension.
Any ideas would be great, thanks
Any ideas would be great, thanks
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 7,138
Likes: 26
From: Southern Oregon
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 263
Likes: 1
I have adjusted on a bike stand and then I checked it on the jiffy stand when cold, I use the correct tool and use manual for correct specs. My bike is a low rider and I also lowered it to 11 inch shocks.
It make sense now, the belt gets tight after a good run because of heat expansion on frame and pulleys. It just feels so tight after run it makes me worried it may damage bearings.
Thanks for the reply's, very helpful
It make sense now, the belt gets tight after a good run because of heat expansion on frame and pulleys. It just feels so tight after run it makes me worried it may damage bearings.
Thanks for the reply's, very helpful
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 736
Likes: 1
From: Iowa
I'm with Rooti. Better a little loose than too tight when talking belts.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
