working on an 04 deuce and need the specs. for the belt adjustment, anyone have an owners manual.

 

I have one for the 2000 deuce. I will look it up after work.

Edit: checked the clymer and didn't find anything.

 

Use the 45* meathod. Tension should be such that you can rotate the belt 45*, maybe a bit more, with your thumb and forefinger. If you can't, belt is too tight.

I believe the SM says 3/8"-5/8" deflection with 10# of tension on the belt; not absolutely sure though.

 

Service manual in hand. Says 1/4 to 5/16 deflection, top run of belt, under 10 pounds of upward pressure.

I have the little tool that supplies the pressure so you can get this just exactly perfect. Never used it. I use the twist 45 degrees method.

Best of luck - BrianK

 

Do you adjusted the belt at 45 degree with the rear tire off the ground, on the ground or with someone sitting on the bike?

 

I do on the ground, no one on bike. Dunno if that's right but that's how I do it.

 

This.