Belt tensioner tool?

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11-10-2013 | 12:33 AM

JoeFLHX

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From: FLA

I been using my finger for 45 years, chains, belts, hell even drive shafts....FREE

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#22

11-16-2013 | 04:38 PM

DEW2112

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Originally Posted by bagga

i just made 7 of these for $16. i used 3/8 bolts and some 3/8 i.d. aluminum tubing from the local fleet farm store. the tubing came in a 3 foot piece and i cut 3" pieces with my tubing cutter. the only thing i did different was i used two 5/16 washers on both ends of the spring. i'll give them to my friends.

They make great Christmas presents for your biker buddies! Cool man!

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#23

11-16-2013 | 05:13 PM

ejvette

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Wasn't the old rule of thumb just take the belt between your thumb and forefinger and you should just be able to make 1/4 turn any less to tight any more to loose.

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