2012 FLHTP Belt Deflection
#1
05-15-2021, 10:22 AM
2012 FLHTP Belt Deflection
Guys this may be a weighted question but Ill ask anyway. New Harley owner here BTW.
I had the wheel off for some polishing and set the belt deflection per manual when reinstalling. 1/4-7/16" with the tool (10lb) and I got it right in the middle. Did it on the jiffy stand.
The belt seems REALLY tight but I may just be saying this because i know it was substantially looser before i took the wheel off. Also cams are almost maxed out all the way. Does this seem normal?
Is the belt supposed to be "pretty damn tight" ?
I had the wheel off for some polishing and set the belt deflection per manual when reinstalling. 1/4-7/16" with the tool (10lb) and I got it right in the middle. Did it on the jiffy stand.
The belt seems REALLY tight but I may just be saying this because i know it was substantially looser before i took the wheel off. Also cams are almost maxed out all the way. Does this seem normal?
Is the belt supposed to be "pretty damn tight" ?
#2
05-15-2021, 11:31 AM
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Guys this may be a weighted question but Ill ask anyway. New Harley owner here BTW.
I had the wheel off for some polishing and set the belt deflection per manual when reinstalling. 1/4-7/16" with the tool (10lb) and I got it right in the middle. Did it on the jiffy stand.
The belt seems REALLY tight but I may just be saying this because i know it was substantially looser before i took the wheel off. Also cams are almost maxed out all the way. Does this seem normal?
Is the belt supposed to be "pretty damn tight" ?
I had the wheel off for some polishing and set the belt deflection per manual when reinstalling. 1/4-7/16" with the tool (10lb) and I got it right in the middle. Did it on the jiffy stand.
The belt seems REALLY tight but I may just be saying this because i know it was substantially looser before i took the wheel off. Also cams are almost maxed out all the way. Does this seem normal?
Is the belt supposed to be "pretty damn tight" ?
#3
05-15-2021, 12:12 PM
Right now on the Jiffy stand i have 3/8" of deflection. So I am technically within the spec. It "feels" wicked tight. Guess I am used to chain drive bikes where you want some slack. Thought it gets tighter when you sit on it / when compressing suspension as well.
Do u guys actually run your belts with only 3/8 of deflection?
Do u guys actually run your belts with only 3/8 of deflection?
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