How tight should my Harley belt be?
With a high horsepower engine, it is better to have the belt a little tight rather than loose. A loose belt will break much more readily than a tight one. Most people do not tighten the belt to its proper tension. If you plan on “racing” or hot rodding your bike, invest in a Harley-Davidson BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part No.
How long do Harley drive belts last?
100,000 miles
“In optimal conditions we have seen belts last 100,000 miles,” says Martin Ginns, Harley-Davidson service business manager.
How do you adjust the belt on a Harley Davidson?
Turn axle adjuster nuts (metric) on each side of swing-arm to adjust belt deflection. a. Turn clockwise to decrease deflection (increase tension). b. Turn counterclockwise to increase belt deflection (decrease tension). Turn each adjuster nut exactly the same number of turns to maintain rear wheel alignment. 5. Tighten axle nut to 60-65 ft-lbs.
How do you adjust belt deflection on a car?
2. Measure each side from the flat to the end of the swingarm, to be sure rear axle is correctly located. 3. Turn axle adjuster nuts (metric) on each side of swing-arm to adjust belt deflection. a. Turn clockwise to decrease deflection (increase tension). b. Turn counterclockwise to increase belt deflection (decrease tension).
What should the belt deflection be on a Harley Davidson?
With sprockets rotated to tightest belt posi-tion, belt deflection “B” (measured at position “A”) should be 5/16-3/8 in. 1. Loosen rear axle nuts. 2. Measure each side from the flat to the end of the swingarm, to be sure rear axle is correctly located. 3. Turn axle adjuster nuts (metric) on each side of swing-arm to adjust belt deflection. a.
When to make a rear belt drive adjustment?
The adjustments should be done when the bike is cold. The adjustments should be made with the weight of a rider on the bike. 1. At the lower strand, position “A”, mid-way between transmission sprocket and rear wheel sprocket, apply 10 Ibs. of upward force on lower span of rear belt.
Turn axle adjuster nuts (metric) on each side of swing-arm to adjust belt deflection. a. Turn clockwise to decrease deflection (increase tension). b. Turn counterclockwise to increase belt deflection (decrease tension). Turn each adjuster nut exactly the same number of turns to maintain rear wheel alignment. 5. Tighten axle nut to 60-65 ft-lbs.
2. Measure each side from the flat to the end of the swingarm, to be sure rear axle is correctly located. 3. Turn axle adjuster nuts (metric) on each side of swing-arm to adjust belt deflection. a. Turn clockwise to decrease deflection (increase tension). b. Turn counterclockwise to increase belt deflection (decrease tension).
With sprockets rotated to tightest belt posi-tion, belt deflection “B” (measured at position “A”) should be 5/16-3/8 in. 1. Loosen rear axle nuts. 2. Measure each side from the flat to the end of the swingarm, to be sure rear axle is correctly located. 3. Turn axle adjuster nuts (metric) on each side of swing-arm to adjust belt deflection. a.
The adjustments should be done when the bike is cold. The adjustments should be made with the weight of a rider on the bike. 1. At the lower strand, position “A”, mid-way between transmission sprocket and rear wheel sprocket, apply 10 Ibs. of upward force on lower span of rear belt.