Checking belt tension
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07-29-2013 | 08:52 PM
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07-29-2013 | 08:55 PM
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07-29-2013 | 11:50 PM
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Well what I did was to get my kitchen scales out press on the scale pan until I deflected it to 4.5kg, just to see how much effort it took, then remembering that amount of effort, and how tense my hand was i checked the belt tension and measured the deflection with a ruler. Sounds insane, but like the above post says once you get a feel for it you don't need the gauge. I bet 9 out of 10 dealers don't even have one, let alone use it.
The reason I checked mine was because I was getting a nasty vibration through the footboards at one point on decel. I'd just had new tires fitted they had over tensioned the belt when re fitting the back wheel.
The reason I checked mine was because I was getting a nasty vibration through the footboards at one point on decel. I'd just had new tires fitted they had over tensioned the belt when re fitting the back wheel.
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07-30-2013 | 12:38 AM
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Thanks for the info, it's really not about being to cheap to buy a gauge but more about finding out if other people have other good methods that I'm unaware of. Anyway thanks again I will go pick up a gauge tommorrow, I'm leaving on a 500 mile ride ( one way) so I would like to check it before I leave.
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07-30-2013 | 01:16 AM
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07-30-2013 | 03:04 AM
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I'm just saying, that all the old Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovelheads, Evo's, TC88's did not have all these transmission and primary bearing problems that the new bikes have. All those final drive belts and chains and they did not tighten up when hot. Why do the new ones tighten up?
05Train, O-Ring chains are internally greased when manufactured and do not require oiling to keep them lubricated. So, they don't throw oil all over your rear rim.
I have one on my dual sport dirt bike a Kawasaki KLR650 that I trail ride on.
05Train, O-Ring chains are internally greased when manufactured and do not require oiling to keep them lubricated. So, they don't throw oil all over your rear rim.
I have one on my dual sport dirt bike a Kawasaki KLR650 that I trail ride on.
Last edited by jamesroadking; 07-30-2013 at 03:06 AM.