What do I need to adjust belt tension on a Harley Davidson?
You will also need a large box wrench for the weld nut on the axle, or a large crescent wrench if you don’t want to invest in a large box wrench. This will be used to adjust the belt tension. The final item you will need will be a belt tension gauge to measure the correct amount of tension as you begin the adjustment process.
What should I do if my bike belt gets too tight?
If I go by the book my belt gets too tight after bike warms up. So tight it will howl. The old rule of thumb is to grab the belt and twist it; with the correct tension it should twist about 45 degrees. The old rule of thumb is to grab the belt and twist it; with the correct tension it should twist about 45 degrees. Click to expand…
Do you need to check your drive belt tension?
If you plan on removing the rear wheel and installing a new tire the information in this video will be necessary. You will also be able to check your current drive belt tension after watching the video.
What kind of wrench do I need to adjust belt tension?
You will need a large socket that will fit the cone nut on the axle. That socket will be used with torque wrench capable of pound settings. You will also need a large box wrench for the weld nut on the axle, or a large crescent wrench if you don’t want to invest in a large box wrench. This will be used to adjust the belt tension.
How to check the drive belt tension on a Harley Davidson?
Harley recommends that you buy a special tool to check the drive belt tension on your motorcycle, but if you don’t have the tool handy, this method is fairly accurate, and it will let you know if you need to tighten or loosen the drive belt on your Harley-Davidson. It’s simple, and you can do it in under a minute.
Can a loose belt break a Harley Davidson?
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. HD-35381).
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).