Belt tension without the gauge
#11
02-13-2007 | 02:11 PM
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RE: Belt tension without the gauge
ORIGINAL: BG Weasel
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
#12
02-13-2007 | 02:27 PM
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RE: Belt tension without the gauge
ORIGINAL: rh8234
I also used to have trouble checking the tension while sitting on the bike. Then one day I realized you don't have to actually be sitting on it like the manual says. Just stack enough cases of beer on the seat to equal your weight.Once the tension is properly set,you can start drinking the beer while you change the oil and check tire pressure.
ORIGINAL: BG Weasel
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
#13
02-14-2007 | 02:38 AM
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From: Minneapolis Area, MN
RE: Belt tension without the gauge
ORIGINAL: rh8234
I also used to have trouble checking the tension while sitting on the bike. Then one day I realized you don't have to actually be sitting on it like the manual says. Just stack enough cases of beer on the seat to equal your weight.Once the tension is properly set,you can start drinking the beer while you change the oil and check tire pressure.
ORIGINAL: BG Weasel
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
#14
02-14-2007 | 03:59 AM
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: Belt tension without the gauge
ORIGINAL: BG Weasel
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
I have the gauge and I've done the twist test and managed to do ok both ways. However, I've never quite mastered the technique of checking belt tension while sitting on the bike....
#16
02-15-2007 | 10:44 AM
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From: Oklahoma
RE: Belt tension without the gauge
Out of curiosity, I went to the local dealer's and felt the tension on the drive belt on about a dozen new bikes. There is significant variation, even for different bikes of the same model. Makes me think the whole belt tension issue is being overblown. Either that or the assembly person at my dealer is being very careless.
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