Belt Tension Gauge ????
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Belt Tension Gauge ????
OK Guys,
I need a belt tension gauge for a 2011 Fatboy. The part number is HD-35381-A. It's different somehow from the common one in the HD catalog. Called two dealers to get one, one said it was a Kent-Moore tool and they don't have any but gave me the phone number. I called and they can't sell me one because it's a restricted HD part. Called the other dealer and they don't have any idea. Anyone have any idea on where I can buy one?
I need a belt tension gauge for a 2011 Fatboy. The part number is HD-35381-A. It's different somehow from the common one in the HD catalog. Called two dealers to get one, one said it was a Kent-Moore tool and they don't have any but gave me the phone number. I called and they can't sell me one because it's a restricted HD part. Called the other dealer and they don't have any idea. Anyone have any idea on where I can buy one?
Road Captain
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What's a belt tension gauge? 
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
Road Warrior
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From: Sunny South Florida
Ditto. I'm all for more tools, but I have so many specialty tools that were a waste of money I always look for an easy way first now.
Road Master
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I had the same problem trying to find it using that number from the repair manual. The instruction sheet that came with mine as well as the receipt stat6e that it's 40006-85. I paid $29.95.
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What's a belt tension gauge?
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
Ditto that. The belt tensioner gauge is a piece of junk...not worth two bits.
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What's a belt tension gauge?
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
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From: Powder Springs, GA
What's a belt tension gauge?
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.
Grab the belt at the center between the two pulleys. Twist it. If it will twist to a 45 degree angle, it's perfect. 90 is too loose and 30 is too tight.
As cheap as this sounds, you'll be as accurate as using a gauge and you can use the money for a different specialty tool that you really need.