How do you adjust a belt drive?
Part 1 of 3: Check the drive belt tension
- Materials required.
- Step 1: Locate the tension point.
- Step 2: Check the belt tension.
- Step 1: Loosen the adjustment points.
- Step 2: Adjust the drive belt tension.
- Step 1: Tighten all the bolts.
- Step 2: Check the belt tension.
How do you tighten a VROD belt?
The belt is adjusted by turning the adjustment cam on the left side. Rotating the cam clockwise will tighten the belt and rotating the axle counterclockwise will loosen the belt. Check the rear belt tension with motorcycle cold, standing upright, transmission in NEUTRAL and no rider on the motorcycle.
How often should you change a motorcycle belt?
But even veteran enthusiasts can make the mistake of forgetting to look after their bike’s drive belt, which is strong, stretch-resistant and made from tensile cords. Because a drive belt can last up to 100,000 miles before needing replacement, riders may lose track of this important part of motorcycle maintenance.
Do you need to adjust your drive belt?
Occasionally, it’s tension needs to be checked, and as well, needs to be adjusted. To do this properly, you’ll need an inexpensive tool from HD, pt# 40006-85. I don’t recall what the cost was, but it was less than $20 if my memory serves me.
How do you adjust the belt on a Harley Davidson?
Using the axel adjusters, turning them in INCREASES belt tension, reducing deflection, OR turning them out, REDUCES belt tension, increasing deflection… If you need to turn them out, you’ll also need to push the tire/wheel in, to seat the adjusters. :
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.
What to do if you have too much deflection on your drive belt?
If you have too much, or not enough deflection, remove the rear cotter pin from the axel nut and loosen the nut, in turn, loosening the rear wheel. Using the axel adjusters, turning them in INCREASES belt tension, reducing deflection, OR turning them out, REDUCES belt tension, increasing deflection…