proper belt tension
RE: proper belt tension
Check measurement method specified in your workshop manual, as its different for some model/years. Some say check it with rider sat on it upright, some say check it on sidestand, and mine says check it with the rear wheel off the ground. From memory I think my 04 train said to check it with a rider sat on it.
HD workshop manual and a parts manual are money well spent.
WB
HD workshop manual and a parts manual are money well spent.
WB
RE: proper belt tension
If you are twisting your belt you are putting undue stress on the belt that can weaken the belt allowing it to tear. Tearing is bad...
DO NOT TWIST YOUR BELT. NEVER EVER.
If you have been lucky great, but Kevlar is very funny stuff, strong as all [explitive deleted] get out when stressed as designed, but in the wrong direction tears like paper.
I dont have a gage, 10lbs is not much and it should feel tight. Admittedly I only have 10K on my new belt (rock tore the original) but I don't see ANY wear.
...gene
DO NOT TWIST YOUR BELT. NEVER EVER.
If you have been lucky great, but Kevlar is very funny stuff, strong as all [explitive deleted] get out when stressed as designed, but in the wrong direction tears like paper.
I dont have a gage, 10lbs is not much and it should feel tight. Admittedly I only have 10K on my new belt (rock tore the original) but I don't see ANY wear.
...gene
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