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Old May 9, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammydogs64
So the belt tension was definitley the problem it was over and inch and the manual calls for 3/8ths. I did have a hard time tightening the crown nut on the right side as it kept wanting to move the cam as I tightened it. The service manual call for 100ftlbs or torque, I could not get close to that while holding the cam with channel locks. Any advice. I did ride it after an the squeak was gone, I'm just a little worried about the torque on the crown nut.
Go buy a large adjustable wrench or a combination wrench of the correct size to tighten it properly. Alternative: axle comes unassed at 65 mph. Not a good day for our friend Sammydogs64...
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sammydogs64
The service manual call for 100ftlbs or torque, I could not get close to that while holding the cam with channel locks. Any advice.
Buy a Crescent wrench or combination wrench like Lost1 said then tighten to spec.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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coast about 5-10 MPH.. hit the brakes
it may be one of the front forks
 
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