Who actually uses this tool????
#12
08-31-2007 | 10:07 AM
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RE: Who actually uses this tool????
I have the HD adjustment gauge and use it as the manual recommends, but I wish that they would come out with a better set up. Until they do, I will continue to just use it as per instruction. Darned if I can accurately guess how much 10 lbs. of up pressure is with out it.
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#14
08-31-2007 | 10:19 AM
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RE: Who actually uses this tool????
I ran out and bought one right after buying my first belt equipped bike, tried using it and found it was easier to do it with my finger using a guesstimate of what a gallon of milk (8 to 8.5lbs)would feel like it I was picking it up on my fingertip. That method has worked for me so far. I'm still riding on my original belt after 67k miles.
#15
08-31-2007 | 10:30 AM
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RE: Who actually uses this tool????
Bill, is the procedure for using this tool in the service manaul? I haven't looked at that part yet?
ORIGINAL: billnourse
I use one any tiem I change a tire or do anything that has the potential to change the tension on the belt. I also check the belt tensionabout every 3,000 miles.
The need is this. A belt that is too loose flops and causes undue wear. A belt that is too tight is very hard on transmission and wheel bearings. Why wouldn't you want to be as accurate as possible when doing any maintainance.??
Bill
I use one any tiem I change a tire or do anything that has the potential to change the tension on the belt. I also check the belt tensionabout every 3,000 miles.
The need is this. A belt that is too loose flops and causes undue wear. A belt that is too tight is very hard on transmission and wheel bearings. Why wouldn't you want to be as accurate as possible when doing any maintainance.??
Bill
#16
08-31-2007 | 11:33 AM
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RE: Who actually uses this tool????
ORIGINAL: petemac
Bill, is the procedure for using this tool in the service manaul? I haven't looked at that part yet?
Bill, is the procedure for using this tool in the service manaul? I haven't looked at that part yet?
ORIGINAL: billnourse
I use one any tiem I change a tire or do anything that has the potential to change the tension on the belt. I also check the belt tensionabout every 3,000 miles.
The need is this. A belt that is too loose flops and causes undue wear. A belt that is too tight is very hard on transmission and wheel bearings. Why wouldn't you want to be as accurate as possible when doing any maintainance.??
Bill
I use one any tiem I change a tire or do anything that has the potential to change the tension on the belt. I also check the belt tensionabout every 3,000 miles.
The need is this. A belt that is too loose flops and causes undue wear. A belt that is too tight is very hard on transmission and wheel bearings. Why wouldn't you want to be as accurate as possible when doing any maintainance.??
Bill
#18
08-31-2007 | 01:09 PM
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RE: Who actually uses this tool????
The answers weren't making sense to me. Then I realized the question in the post wasn't,"Who actually uses his tool???"
I had one for my Sporty, checked it all the time, but after a while you get a feel for the "twisting" method. It's quicker and just as close I think.
I had one for my Sporty, checked it all the time, but after a while you get a feel for the "twisting" method. It's quicker and just as close I think.
#19
08-31-2007 | 01:34 PM
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RE: Who actually uses this tool????
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
I ran out and bought one right after buying my first belt equipped bike, tried using it and found it was easier to do it with my finger using a guesstimate of what a gallon of milk (8 to 8.5lbs)would feel like it I was picking it up on my fingertip. That method has worked for me so far. I'm still riding on my original belt after 67k miles.
I ran out and bought one right after buying my first belt equipped bike, tried using it and found it was easier to do it with my finger using a guesstimate of what a gallon of milk (8 to 8.5lbs)would feel like it I was picking it up on my fingertip. That method has worked for me so far. I'm still riding on my original belt after 67k miles.
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