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Ive read the many posts about checking and adjusting the Drive Belt Deflection.
I don't have the tools or a garage, so this will be mechanics work, but this is my question
I had my 2014 Limited's rear wheel off the ground for cleaning, while rotating the wheel it would come to a spot where it was harder to rotate than the other areas. The bike has ~3,000 miles on it and it was serviced by the dealer at the 1,000 mile mark.
Is this normal? Is there a simple way for me to check belt deflection without tools? The dealer is an hours drive, and they will probably keep it overnight, which is a PITA.
thanks
brian
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