When to adjust the belt tension on a Harley Davidson?
Set belt tension a the tightest rotational point on the sprockets. 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.
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.
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).
Set belt tension a the tightest rotational point on the sprockets. 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.
Is the belt too tight on a Dyna FXD?
I think the Harley specs run the belt too tight. my 2001 dyna FXD has 131k on the original belt and I have done my own maintenance including belt tension since warranty expired at 10k in 2001. If the belt chirps it is too loose.
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.
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).