Measuring drive belt deflection
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Road Warrior
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Measuring drive belt deflection
How does one measure the drive belt deflection if one doesn't have the special tool that Harley makes for measuring drive belt deflection?
Is there a simple way to tell if the drive belt deflection is within specs?
Is there a simple way to tell if the drive belt deflection is within specs?
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Road Warrior
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It's on Amazon for $25. https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-Drive-Tension-Harley-Davidson/dp/B00I8JNOEO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1529711294&sr=8-4&keywords=Harley+belt+toolThe belt and drive pulleys are $1000 changed out. But to answer your question, yes.
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I marked the cam adjustment on my axel and always put it in the same place when I put the wheel back on. I have the tool and check it after. Never has changed in over 63000 miles.
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Until then..buy a gage.
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I read the twisting method is pretty accurate too. it should maxed out twist at a 90 degree angle
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Which is all good as long as the correct amount of tension is applied when measured.
