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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Default rear wheel tight spot when rotated

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.
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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the tool is $10 on amazon, can be checked in your driveway. is the rotor warped?
 
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Hard to diagnose from here. Mine does the same thing & no issues.
 
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Originally Posted by 103 sedona orange
Hard to diagnose from here. Mine does the same thing & no issues.

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