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The belt on my '18 FLHXS tracks pretty much dead center in the pulley.
FWIW, I use the JIMS 3rd hand tool to hold the weld nut stationary while I torque the cone nut.
The belt on my '18 FLHXS tracks pretty much dead center in the pulley.
FWIW, I use the JIMS 3rd hand tool to hold the weld nut stationary while I torque the cone nut.
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Originally Posted by Taxgod4u
Why not just use two wrenches? What is the advantage of third hand?
It's called working smarter, not harder. Once the tool is locked in place, I can walk around to the other side of the bike and focus on cone nut torque knowing the weld nut will remain absolutely stationary.
I don't have my service manual yet, hopefully will be in next week but how does one align the rear wheel? my Dyna has bold adjustable belt tensioners and marks on the swing arm to measure alignment. the touring has only the cams and looks like no alignment marks.
There is nothing in my 2019 Touring service manual about rear wheel alignment thats why I started this thread. Ive only had my Street Glide for a few months so I figured Id ask for some advice. The only thing the manual really talks about as far as the rear wheel is setting the belt tension
Theoretically, the cams will always keep it aligned, but I don't trust those cams anymore.
My belt failed at 25k. The belt started to split on the left side so I checked my alignment. I used the the string method, and also measured from axel to swingarm pivots.
I discovered my wheel was not properly aligned. It was pointed to the left, which put extra strain on the outer edge of my belt.
When I aligned my wheel (axel) to the swing arm pivots, I had about .035 space on the right cam adjuster (in the photo).
I ended up welding a bead on the adjuster and grinding smooth to fill in the space, and match the left side cam.
The belt didnt walk to either side when I spun the wheel. I did several revolutions going both directions. Having said that, I think Ill be heading back to the auto parts store to grab another 36mm axle socket so I can redo it before I get everything back together. And fwiw Ill be ordering a couple torque adapters so next time I wont have to take my mufflers off, they were a PITA to get loose.
Thanks for all the help !
Motion Pro make a 36mm socket/extension that does not require you to remove the muffler. Check it out it worked well for me.
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