What size wrenches do I need rear wheel align / belt tension adjust.
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From: az
What size wrenches do I need rear wheel align / belt tension adjust.
On the last trip I took, I realized the bike was veering left about 2 degrees or more,
I bought a belt tension-check tool , its way off, deflection is about an inch.
I think tightening the 'weld nut' a tad will get me better alignment and be a lot
better for the belt and sprockets.
What size wrenches/sockets do I need for both sides?
HD Manual gives me a part number I don't see a size, (HD P/N 47925)
Online searches yield conflicting opinions on what size/s to use.
2009 Harley Ultra
Should I put this on my stand while adjusting, how much weight approx, should be left on the
back tire, a lot , very little?
I bought a belt tension-check tool , its way off, deflection is about an inch.
I think tightening the 'weld nut' a tad will get me better alignment and be a lot
better for the belt and sprockets.
What size wrenches/sockets do I need for both sides?
HD Manual gives me a part number I don't see a size, (HD P/N 47925)
Online searches yield conflicting opinions on what size/s to use.
2009 Harley Ultra
Should I put this on my stand while adjusting, how much weight approx, should be left on the
back tire, a lot , very little?
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Cruiser
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From: az
Thank you.
You area great google searcher, I did the same and youtube
searches , too many to list, never got one definitive answer.
You area great google searcher, I did the same and youtube
searches , too many to list, never got one definitive answer.
Road Warrior
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From: Sheboygan, WI
I bought this one. Can put a torque wrench on it, and don't have to remove mufflers to make adjustments or check torque.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCNNF5J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_V-F3FbPM4GJD1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCNNF5J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_V-F3FbPM4GJD1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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From: az
I bought this one. Can put a torque wrench on it, and don't have to remove mufflers to make adjustments or check torque.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCNNF5J...ing=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCNNF5J...ing=UTF8&psc=1
Appreciate it.
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You need to take it to a qualified service center. You don't think the bike is listing and start turning bolts to correct it. You obviously don't know the basics or even know tooling or have it.
Take some classes or an apprenticeship with someone. Going at your direction just could get you worst then dead.
Take some classes or an apprenticeship with someone. Going at your direction just could get you worst then dead.
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From: az
You need to take it to a qualified service center. You don't think the bike is listing and start turning bolts to correct it. You obviously don't know the basics or even know tooling or have it.
Take some classes or an apprenticeship with someone. Going at your direction just could get you worst then dead.
Take some classes or an apprenticeship with someone. Going at your direction just could get you worst then dead.
I know that because I read the FACTORY MANUAL, you are way
over your head making this false claim my friend, I was merely
suggestion that this might be the reason, for the alignment error.
Turning the weld nut on the left side, moving the cam position
to properly tighten the drive belt will change the way the rear
wheel aligns itself with the rest of the bike, if it doesn't improve
the situation , it makes no difference at all, but at least I'll have
my belt properly tensioned for reasons I already mentioned.
The alignment error is not something that most riders would
even notice, I do, and just threw that out there, for input, not
exactly asking for your childish insults.
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From: az
Awesome Barney, I had asked around if this combination of tools would alter
torque, the best answer I found was a couple lbs difference , but
I found no information indicating that a 90 degree interface was key,
excellent to know this now, Thanks.
torque, the best answer I found was a couple lbs difference , but
I found no information indicating that a 90 degree interface was key,
excellent to know this now, Thanks.