high pitched whine on decelleration
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high pitched whine on decelleration
After I installed my rear wheel I have started getting a loud whine on decelleration. I'm guessing it could be my belt adjustment? My bike has a shotgun shock. When I adjusted the belt it was on a lift so the swing arm was fully extended. I ride with it an inch or so up from slammed. Should I adjust the belt at ride height or does it no matter? What's the correct procedure for belt adjustment? Thanks guys
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From: senatobia ms
the first thing I would ck is wheel alignment if you moved the adjusters when removing the wheel. second I would adjust the belt tension with the bike on the ground and set at ride height. but if I was gonna bet it would be on the belt tension being to tight .good luck.
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After I installed my rear wheel I have started getting a loud whine on decelleration. I'm guessing it could be my belt adjustment? My bike has a shotgun shock. When I adjusted the belt it was on a lift so the swing arm was fully extended. I ride with it an inch or so up from slammed. Should I adjust the belt at ride height or does it no matter? What's the correct procedure for belt adjustment? Thanks guys
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From: senatobia ms
sorry jameson, I started typing before I got to your actual question. as the good doc points out the procedure is in the manual. Harley sells what they call a belt deflection tool that you can get at the dealer. a lot of old timers say if you can take the belt between your thumb and fore finger and twist it at a 45degree angle then your good.
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