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Old 08-07-2008, 09:06 PM
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I dont have a belt tenioning tool (yet) My belt is tighter than a virgins....
anyway I can pull with all my strength up an it dont move, much more than 10 pounds. Any suggestions,is that normal tight? l.ray
 
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l.ray, Did I miss something? Did you get your bike back, or is this another one?
 
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sounds too tight
 
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Old 08-07-2008, 09:30 PM
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Yes! 2 in jail, they did not have time to do much damange. Cosmetics , worst dented tank. best part scum chit in jail + Geico really treated me good. The adjuster was a biker heh! I am going to post the whole deal when I can thanks
 
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Thanks I think its way to tight. l.ray
 
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Man, that's good news. Can't wait to hear the whole story. Oh,and the belt sounds like it is a little tight. 10lbs of force and you should get 1/4 - 5/16 inch deflection
 
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Yes too tight, easy to adjust. Need about .250" to .375".
 
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Originally Posted by Bluesssman
Yes too tight, easy to adjust. Need about .250" to .375".
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What he said.
 
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Going to loosen that sucker this morn, soon as I have my joe an cigar
Thanks guys, one area I just never thought about. It making noise in the Pri. Hope thats due to the belt l.ray
 
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Old 08-08-2008, 10:50 AM
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If your belt is too tight you don't need a belt tensioning tool, you need a treadmill...duh.

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